Remaining I-80 lanes closed by gaping sinkholes to open 4 days early

Good news for Route 80 drivers in NJ

(Wharton, NJ) — There’s welcome news for drivers who use a stretch of I-80 through Wharton, New Jersey that has been plagued with sinkholes. Governor Murphy says the closed eastbound lanes will finally reopen on Saturday. That’s four days ahead of schedule. There will be closures Friday night for some final paving that has to be done.  I-80 westbound reopened last Saturday, eleven days earlier than anticipated. The Governor thanked the thousands…

Remaining I-80 lanes closed by gaping sinkholes to open 4 days early

“The repairs are permanent,” a New Jersey Department of Transportation official said.

I-80 fully reopens June 21 after sinkhole repairs

The basics: I-80 eastbound fully reopens June 21 after sinkhole repairs Project near Exit 34 in Wharton ends 4 days ahead of schedule Repairs followed months of disruption due to old mining shaft Local leaders and NJDOT praise round-the-clock construction After months of interruption to repair sinkhole damage, Interstate 80 will fully reopen June 21, four days ahead of schedule. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that the repair project is in …