I-80 Long-Term Left Lane Closures In Both Directions In Mount Arlington

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I-80 long-term left lane closures in both directions beginning Wednesday morning in Mount Arlington

Lane closures to be in place through Monday, Nov. 9

(Trenton) – I-80 is scheduled to have long-term left lane closures in both directions beginning Wednesday as the Bridges over Howard Boulevard replacement project advances in Mount Arlington, Morris County.

Beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 4 until 9 a.m. Monday, November 9, a single left lane is scheduled to be closed on I-80 eastbound and westbound from mile post 29.8 to mile post 32.3. The long term left lane closures are necessary to cure concrete, which connects the newly constructed bridge decks over Howard Boulevard. At least two lanes will be maintained on I-80 westbound, and at least three lanes will be maintained on I-80 westbound. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zone.

The $65.4 million federally funded project will replace the existing bridges carrying I-80 eastbound and I-80 westbound over Howard Boulevard/CR 516, which are in poor condition. Improvements will include raising the vertical clearance of each bridge, widening the shoulders, lengthening acceleration and deceleration lanes on I-80, and widening the ramps to and from Howard Boulevard. The Howard Boulevard intersection will be reconfigured to improve operational performance.

The project will also include upgraded traffic signals and lighting, and ADA-compliant sidewalks and crosswalks. Sidewalks will be extended to the Mount Arlington Train Station for improved pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. 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 and our Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.