New Jersey has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways starting at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency, as winter weather is expected to begin Sunday and continue into Monday, which could make driving conditions treacherous throughout the state.
The travel restrictions are being coordinated with neighboring states.
In addition to the commercial restrictions, all motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel on Sunday and Monday.
The commercial vehicle travel restriction will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22 and will be in place until further notice for the following highways in both directions:
I-76 (entire length)
I-78 (entire length)
I-80 (entire length)
I-195 (entire length)
I-280 (entire length)
I-287 (entire length)
I-295 (entire length)
I-676 (entire length)
NJ Route 440 (both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287)
The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to:
All tractor trailers (exceptions as listed in the Administrative Order)
Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks
Passenger vehicles pulling trailers
Recreational vehicles
Motorcycles
This restriction DOES NOT apply to:
The New Jersey Turnpike
The Garden State Parkway
The Atlantic City Expressway
Public safety vehicles, sworn and civilian public safety personnel; as well as other personnel directly supporting healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure such as providing fuel or food. For a complete list of operations or personnel that are exempt from the travel ban, see the Administrative Order.
