A possible sinkhole has forced the full closure of I-80 eastbound near Wharton after a depression was discovered in the center lane around 6:45 a.m. NJDOT crews are on-site assessing the damage, but the cause remains unclear.
Alternate Routes
Route 46 Eastbound Alternate Route:
• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are advised to take Exit 28/Route 46 eastbound to Route 10/Ledgewood/Lake Hopatcong, which is several miles before the closure.
• Continue on Route 46 eastbound.
• Stay in the left two lanes to turn left at the traffic signal to continue on Route 46 eastbound.
• Turn left onto Route 15 northbound in Dover back to I-80.
OR
• Continue on Route 46 eastbound for about 12 miles and stay left for I-80 eastbound.
I-80 Eastbound Detour:
• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta.
• Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta.
• Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover.
• Merge onto Route 15 southbound.
• Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound.
Motorists should expect significant delays and use caution in the area. I-80 eastbound will remain closed until further notice.
