The New Jersey Turnpike Authority reports the following construction and maintenance activities impacting travel times on the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95. These updates also include pre-scheduled events useful for trip planning. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Key Notes
- Activities are listed by work type, location, and schedule.
- Lane closures and ramp restrictions are noted where applicable.
- Travelers should plan for potential delays, especially during overnight hours.
Western Spur Activities
- Crack sealing, line striping, and paving operations
Southbound between North of Interchange 15W (I-280, Kearny) and Interchange 15E (US 1&9, Newark).
Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026 | 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM
2 left lanes of 3 closed southbound. - Steel repairs and street sweeping
Northbound entrance ramp from Interchange 15W to the Eastern Spur (Kearny).
Tuesday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (all lanes closed northbound)
Thursday, June 4 – Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (all lanes closed northbound) - Bridge work
Southbound between South of Northern Mixing Bowl (Ridgefield) and North of Interchange 18W (I-80/US 46/George Washington Bridge, Carlstadt).
Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
All lanes closed. - Milling, paving, expansion joint repairs, and construction
Northbound between Southern Mixing Bowl (Newark) and South of Northern Mixing Bowl (Ridgefield).
Multiple dates: June 1–2, June 3–4, and June 6–7, 2026 (evening/overnight hours)
All lanes closed during work periods. - Construction, expansion joint repairs, milling, and paving
Southbound between South of Northern Mixing Bowl (Ridgefield) and South of Interchange 15E (US 1&9, Newark).
Thursday, June 4 – Friday, June 5, 2026 | 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM
All lanes closed. - Construction on ramp from Vince Lombardi Service Area
Southbound ramp (Ridgefield).
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Friday/Saturday)
All lanes closed.
Eastern Spur and Mixing Bowl Areas
- Barrier repairs, construction, and line striping
Northbound between North of Southern Mixing Bowl (Newark) and South of Northern Mixing Bowl (Ridgefield).
Tuesday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 3 and Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Evening/overnight hours
All lanes closed. - Barrier repairs, construction, and guard rail repairs
Southbound between Northern Mixing Bowl (Ridgefield) and North of Southern Mixing Bowl (Newark).
Tuesday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM
All lanes closed.
Inner and Outer Roadway Updates
- Milling, paving, and barrier repairs
Northbound between Inner/Outer Roadway Split (Mansfield Twp) and North of Interchange 14 (I-78/US 1&9, Newark).
Thursday, June 4 – Friday, June 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM
All lanes closed northbound. - Barrier repairs, curb work, milling, and paving
Outer Roadway northbound (same segment as above).
Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
All lanes closed. - Milling and paving
Outer Roadway southbound between South of Interchange 8A (NJ 32, Monroe Twp) and South of Molly Pitcher Service Area (Cranbury Twp).
Multiple dates in early June with partial lane closures (right or center lanes). - Additional milling and paving on Outer Roadway northbound
Between North of Interchange 8A and South of Interchange 9 (NJ 18, East Brunswick Twp).
Monday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Evening/overnight with 1 right or center lane closed.
Other Notable Construction and Repairs
- Roadwork with partial ramp closure
Western Spur southbound exiting at Interchange 14 (I-78/US 1&9, Newark) — until Monday, June 1 at 5:00 AM. - Construction on various entrance ramps (Interchanges 13, 10, 7, 11, and others) — multiple dates in early June with full lane or ramp closures during specified hours.
- Guard rail repairs on I-95 Local and Express Lanes (Leonia/Teaneck/Englewood areas) — June 1–5 with partial or full lane closures overnight.
- Deck work and barrier repairs on Hudson County Extension (eastbound ramps and segments near Newark Bay Bridge and Bayonne Bridge) — multiple overnight periods June 1–6.
- Drainage improvements and construction on I-95 Local Lanes northbound near Exits 71–72 (Leonia) — Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 PM – 3:00 PM (1 right lane of 4 closed).
- Mowing and safety improvements at select interchanges and segments during daytime or evening hours.
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