Jersey Shore Traffic Watch: Crash slows traffic on Garden State Parkway
The last weekend in June is already upon us and the first one since most public schools in the state and elsewhere have emptied out for the summer recess.
After the blistering heat of earlier this week, we can expect big crowds of visitors to the Shore looking to cool off and enjoy the beach — assuming Mother Nature cooperates. Of course, that translates into a lot of traffic.
Check here for the latest updates from state and local authorities throughout the day and evening on what highways and byways to avoid and to find out how long you can expect to be stuck in the event you are unable to avoid such roadways.
Traffic clogs on Pine Street, just east of Route 9 traffic in Lakewood Monday morning, June 23, 2025. Route 9 was closed between Pine Street and Central Avenue because of an overturned fuel truck.
National Weather Service issues Coastal Flood Advisory, warns motorists to be vigilant when driving tonight
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal flood advisory until 3 a.m. Saturday for Monmouth and Ocean counties, and southeastern Burlington County.
Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level should be expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, according to the weather service.
Motorists should anticipate flooding on vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures may be necessary during the night, the weather service said in a bulletin that was repeated by the Asbury Park Police Department on Friday night.
If travel is required, motorists should give themselves extra time tonight and into the overnight hours. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth, the weather service stated in its alert to the public just after 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes of the Parkway in Woodbridge
As of 4:38 p.m., there is a disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes of the Parkway, south of Exit 127 (Routes 9/440 and I-287) in Woodbridge. However, all lanes remain open at this time.
Travel time to Sandy Hook from Central Jersey
As of 4:15 p.m., the travel time from the Raritan Toll Plaza to Exit 117 (Route 36) in Hazlet (also the Parkway exit for Sandy Hook and other northern Monmouth County coastal and Bayshore towns) is about 8 minutes via the local lanes. The distance is 8 miles.
Travel time to Belmar from Central Jersey
As of 4 p.m., the travel time from the Raritan Toll Plaza to Exit 98 (Route 138) in Wall (also the Parkway exit for Belmar and other southern Monmouth County coastal towns) is about 35 minutes via the local lanes. The distance is 28 miles.
Travel time to LBI from Central Jersey
As of 3:51 p.m., the travel time from the Raritan Toll Plaza to Exit 63 (Route 72) in Stafford (also the Parkway exit for Long Beach Island) is one hour and 20 minutes via the express lanes. The distance is 62 miles.
Garden State Parkway crash in Barnegat
As of 3:07 p.m., there is a vehicle off the roadway in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway, just south of Exit 67 (West Bay Avenue) in Barnegat. Nevertheless, all lanes remain open as of this time.
Reminder: Route 71 bridge between Belmar and Avon remains closed
BELMAR — The Route 71 drawbridge between Belmar and Avon that carries motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic over the Shark River remains closed for repairs. This has been an ongoing issue since the start of the summer season.
The Route 35 and Ocean Avenue bridges between Belmar and Avon are opened.
