Updated 6-20-2025

🚧 I-80 Fully Reopening on June 21 – Important Update for Randolph Residents 🚧

Randolph Township is pleased to share that all lanes of I-80 will officially reopen this weekend following several months of construction due to sinkhole damage near Wharton. This long-anticipated reopening will restore full traffic flow four days ahead of schedule.

As part of the final phase of repairs, I-80 eastbound will be closed Friday night, June 20, beginning at 9:00 p.m., to complete final paving and striping. 
All lanes will reopen by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, weather permitting.

This follows the successful reopening of all I-80 westbound lanes on June 14, which occurred 11 days earlier than expected.

🔁 Friday Night Eastbound Detour at Exit 34 Includes:

• Detour via Route 15 North
• U-turn at Pondview Drive
• Merge back onto Route 15 South to rejoin I-80 Eastbound

🚗 What This Means for You:
Residents and commuters can expect a return to normal traffic conditions by Saturday morning. This will be a major relief for those impacted by detours and delays in recent months. Randolph Township thanks the NJ Department of Transportation crews, project teams, and emergency responders who worked tirelessly to complete this work safely and efficiently.

Stay informed by visiting:
👉 www.511nj.org for real-time travel info
👉 NJDOT on X
👉 NJDOT Facebook

We appreciate your patience and cooperation throughout this major infrastructure project. Safe travels!

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Updated 6-10-2025

🚧 I-80 WESTBOUND UPDATE 🚧

The NJDOT has announced that all three westbound lanes of I-80 in Wharton are expected to reopen THIS WEEKEND. 11 days ahead of schedule!

Here’s what you need to know. Overnight lane closures will take place:

• Monday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 11
• 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• One of the two open westbound lanes will close before Exit 34B for barrier removal & paving. One lane will remain open.

On Friday night, June 13, I-80 westbound will close completely for final paving and striping.

All lanes are expected to reopen Saturday, June 14, weather permitting. Speed limit remains 45 MPH through the westbound work zone. Please slow down and use caution.

Eastbound: Two lanes reopened on May 21. Full reopening still scheduled by June 25. Speed limit remains 40 MPH in the work zone.

For updates & alternate routes, visit the NJDOT I-80 project page:

🔗 www.511nj.org

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🚧 Traffic Update for Randolph Residents: I-80 Westbound Reopening Soon! 🚧

Two lanes on I-80 westbound in Wharton, Morris County are expected to reopen Friday night, May 30, weather permitting. 
Once reopened, the detour at Exit 34B will be removed.

What to Expect:

• Paving will be completed tonight, with final striping to follow once the road cools.

• A reduced speed limit of 45 MPH will remain in effect through the active work zone.

• Eastbound lanes reopened May 21 and now have a 40 MPH speed limit.

Median Work Continues:

• Concrete work is complete.

• Sealant and paving underway.

• All lanes (eastbound, westbound, and median) are on track to fully reopen by June 25.

Stay Updated:
🔗 I-80 Project Page: www.511nj.org
📲 Follow @NewJerseyDOT on X, Facebook, and Instagram

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May 21, 2025 - I-80 Traffic Update

Press Release from NJDOT

I-80 Eastbound Two Lanes to Reopen at about 10 pm. Tonight in Wharton, Morris County
I-80 Westbound Two Lanes Scheduled to Reopen Next Week

(Trenton) – Two lanes on I-80 eastbound are expected to reopen at approximately 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday May 21 in Wharton, Morris County. Once the lanes are reopened, the I-80 eastbound detour utilizing Exit 34 will be removed. Work is progressing on I-80 westbound, and two lanes are scheduled to open by the end of next week. The I-80 westbound detour utilizing Exit 34B remains in place. Work in the median is advancing with all lanes in both directions on schedule to reopen by June 25.

Motorists are reminded this is an active work zone and are advised to SLOW DOWN and use caution. The speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph on I-80 eastbound through the work zone. 

“Reopening two lanes on I-80 eastbound is a major milestone and the first step in restoring full mobility on this critical interstate highway,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “By the end of next week, two lanes on I-80 westbound are scheduled to be reopened, and all lanes should be reopened by the end of June. I want to commend NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor and the NJDOT crews who have worked tirelessly to make permanent repairs to reopen this highway safely. I also want to thank the New Jersey State Police and the local officials for their partnership in helping manage the traffic diverted to local roadways.  And most importantly, we are thanful for the patience of the thousands of New Jerseyans who have been impacted by these sinkholes.” 

“We have all been looking forward to this day– the reopening of I-80 eastbound,” NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor said. “I want to thank Governor Murphy, the local elected officials, and the New Jersey State Police for their support and assistance throughout this emergency project, and especially the residents, businesses, and motorists for their patience. 

“None of this would have been possible without the incredible effort of the NJDOT staff and our contractors for working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for several months to get this highway reopened. The amount of work that has gone into this project is simply astounding.

“It is important for motorists to understand a lot of work remains to be done to reopen two lanes on I-80 westbound next week, and all lanes by June 25. I-80 is still an active work zone. For the safety of our workers and motorists, please slow down and obey the reduced speed limits.”

“I’m happy to see that we are finally nearing the end of this crisis with the scheduled reopening of two eastbound lanes on I-80 later tonight,” Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco  said. “This has been an incredibly frustrating situation for commuters, residents, and businesses alike, and I want everyone to know that I’ve heard their concerns every step of the way and cannot express just how much your patience has been appreciated during this extremely disruptive time.

“With that said, as people begin returning to their normal routines, I urge caution. Drivers will still be traveling through an active work zone, and safety must remain a top priority. “Lastly, my deepest gratitude goes to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Commissioner O'Connor, and the dedicated crews who have been working around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays to get this done. I especially want to recognize the ironworkers, who literally weathered the storm to make this reopening possible. Their commitment and sacrifice have not gone unnoticed.”

“Progress on I-80 is a welcome step forward for our residents, commuters, and small businesses who have shown remarkable patience throughout this disruption,” Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn said. “I am grateful to NJDOT and the dedicated crews working around the clock to keep this critical project on track. When government delivers results, people deserve to see it, and this is one of those moments.  I will continue to listen to the concerns of our community, advocate for their needs, and ensure our district has the support it needs during and after this project.”

“With two eastbound lanes opening today after all the headaches endured by the people and work and effort made by NJDOT, the Contractors, and workers on-site, we are finally at a moment of progress,” Assemblyman Christian Barranco said. “This is a delicate time where we need to be especially cautious of the conditions around the newly opened roadway. Take advantage of progress but remain vigilant. The area of the sinkhole is still an ongoing construction effort, and we need to care for those men and women who brought us this solution.  Thank you for your patience.”

Repair Update
Crews will continue working 24 hours a day until repairs are completed, and the highway is fully reopened. NJDOT will continue to look for any avenues to pick up time to fully reopen all lanes, if possible.

I-80 Westbound
The concrete slabs on I-80 westbound are in the process of curing. Once that is complete, a sealant has to be applied to the concrete, which cannot be done if it is raining, and then paving multiple layers of asphalt will take place. The roadway will then be striped and barrier curb will be installed to separate the median work zone from the two lanes of traffic, which will be utilizing the right lane and the shoulder as a travel lane. Two lanes on I-80 westbound are on schedule to be reopened by the end of next week.

Motorists are reminded to continue to use the signed detours for I-80 westbound and not cut through local streets that are unable to handle trucks and additional traffic.

I-80 Median Work Zone
Rebar installation and framing are ongoing, and concrete pours have begun on some of the six median slabs. Once the concrete has been poured for all slabs, it will need time to cure before a sealant can be applied, and then paving multiple layers of asphalt will take place. All lanes are on schedule to reopen by June 25.

NJDOT has created an I-80 project web page to keep the public informed about the progress of repairs. Information about detours, alternate routes, and other options to minimize traffic congestion in the area can also be found on the web page.

An I-80 travel time page has been added to www.511NJ.org and has current travel times on the detour routes and alternate routes.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

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I-80 Construction Update from NJDOT - May 16, 2025

According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), long-term repairs remain on track, with two lanes on I-80 eastbound expected to reopen on or around May 21, weather permitting. Two lanes on I-80 westbound are scheduled to reopen by the end of May, and full restoration of all lanes in both directions is projected for June 25.

Heavy rainfall over the past two weeks has delayed progress slightly, as some key work—such as sealing the concrete—cannot be completed in wet conditions. However, NJDOT crews continue to work 24/7 on both sides of the highway to expedite repairs wherever possible.

Summary of Repairs:

Eastbound: Concrete slab work is complete; sealing, base layers, asphalt paving, striping, and barrier installation are underway.
Westbound: Concrete pouring completed on both slabs; sealing and paving to follow.
Median Work Zone: Excavation continues; rebar and framing will precede concrete and asphalt paving.

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I-80 Construction Update from NJDOT – May 9, 2025

I-80 repairs in both directions are progression on schedule. Two lanes on I-80 eastbound are expected to reopen in mid-May and two lanes on I-80 westbound are expected to be reopened by the end of May. All lanes in both directions are expected to be reopened by June 25. There are two separate crews working concurrently – one on the eastbound side and one on the westbound side – to expedite repairs. Crews will continue working 24 hours a day until repairs are completed and the highway reopened. NJDOT will continue to look for any avenues to pick up time on both sides, if possible.

I-80 Eastbound - I-80 eastbound work is progressing on schedule, and two lanes are expected to reopen in mid-May. Two of the three concrete slabs have been poured. Framing and rebar installation is taking place in preparation for pouring concrete for the third slab. The concrete pour is expected to take place this weekend, weather permitting. After the concrete cures, soil and aggregate will be added on top of the concrete slabs to form the roadway base in preparation for paving multiple layers of asphalt.

I-80 Westbound - I-80 westbound work is progressing with two lanes expected to be reopened by the end of May. Micropile installation and excavation is complete. Framing and rebar installation is complete on one of the two westbound slabs and will begin soon on the other slab. Concrete for the first slab is expected to be poured in the next day or two, weather permitting. Excavation in the median work zone is ongoing.

I-80 Bridges over Route 15 - The repairs under the I-80 Bridges over Route 15 were completed on Friday, May 2.