I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey, closed for repairs

I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey, will remain closed for at least two more months due to ongoing sinkhole repairs. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is conducting geotechnical tests and stabilizing the area. Crews are drilling and grouting to fill voids and stabilize the roadway. To manage traffic congestion, NJDOT plans to create a crossover to shift eastbound traffic into westbound lanes. The agency advises motorists to avoid the area if possible. Repairs are expected to take two weeks to complete.