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nan
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Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I once got off at Glenside when I was giving a co-worker a lift home.

I doubt I could find my way again alone.

Anyone have directions on how to get there and back from say Maplewood Town Hall? I'd do a Mapquest, but it would probably tell me to get on 78 at Springfield.
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red
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 1:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you take Glenside I believe you take that until it dead-ends at Morris Ave. Turn right onto Morris Ave. You can follow this to Springfield Ave, take the jughandle to turn left onto Springfield Ave (near the BP building) This will put you on Springfield Ave towards Maplewood. I may be off since I haven't done this in such a long time!
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greenetree
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 6:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This is scheduled to last 24/7 until December.

Read: Until Hell freezes over.
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sportsnut
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 6:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

For those of us who work out west (I work in Bedminster) can't we just take 287 North to Rte. 24 to Columbia Turnpike? Or Rt. 10. I know its out of the way but perhaps the traffic will be somewhat less.
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greenthumb
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 7:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You can Mapquest and check the box that says "avoid highways" (or something close)
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tulip
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 7:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sportsnut:
You can get to Bedminster by going to Morristown on 24 to 124 out of SOMA. Then head west out of Morristown on 124 toward Chester. In Chester you'll make a left on Ironia Road (still route 124.) Then a left onto 206 south. Follow 206 south to Lamington Road traffic light, turn left onto 202. That takes you through Peapack to Bedminster. It's a bid round about, but it should work.
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Just The Aunt
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 7:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you're coming from the West take 78 East to the Springfield Exit (it's the one before Maplewood). Not sure what the street is you're dumped on. Right before the light on the Left (which is Morris Ave) there is a cut out for a U Turn (if you aren't looking you can miss it) take that turn and you are now dumped on the road that will go by Home Depot.

That might help.
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cody
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Once the schools reopen, it will be even worse.

Seth Boyden is on Boyden. You will have school buses, parents and teachers all driving on that road, plus the crossing guard at Boyden and the little street by the white church (Tuscan?). I don't even want to think about it.

As it is now, with the narrowing of Springfield to one lane by the new police station construction, traffic backs up and blocks the intersection for turning traffic. I hope there will be police officers stationed in the street for rush-hour traffic. It is going to be a complete nightmare.
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Camnol
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 9:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is a little bit more detail on what is actually closing.

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/press/2006/072406.shtm

If I follow this correctly, those going westbound will be able to get to 78 from the 24 entrance by Home Depot. The press release states that "At the I-78/Route 24 split, two of the four westbound lanes will continue on as westbound I-78 and two lanes will split onto westbound Route 24."


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papayagirl
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 9:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm sorry to sound so dense, but when i get on and off 78, i never pay attention to what the exit numbers are... i just go. So i'm confused as to whether i'll still be able to get on and off the parkway the way i usually do.

Currently, i'll either get on 78E at Liberty Ave (by the Liberty Tavern), or via the nearby ramp on Burnett (between the 78 overpass and Vauxhall Rd.) I go a mile or two, and get on Parkway N/S via the right lane.

Will i still be able to do that? And if it'll still be *possible* will it probably be a nightmare, making other ways to get on the parkway more desireable? (I assume the other routes are the ones discussed above?)
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Camnol
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 8:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I don't see any reason that you can't use the Liberty Ave entrance, since it doesn't dump into an express lane. The local lanes will still be open as will the entrance and exit ramps to the parkway.

Now, as to whether or not it will be a nightmare remains to be seen. I'm guessing the first week will be very interesting!
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greenetree
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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2006 - 9:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Camnol - that's what I was afraid of re: westbound entrance. We'll dump right out into the condensed lanes.

JTA - the eastbound exit you are refering to is 49A; ours is 49B. The problem will be the bottle neck that happens when all eastbound traffic is forced into the local lanes. And, as far as I can tell, there will only be 3 lanes available going down the hill, past the entrance to 24. 49A & B are about a mile into the mess. So, while we won't have to stay on it "as long", we're gonna get caught in the backup.

The last exit before the mess will be Glenside in Summit. Going the back way thru Summit is probably going to be no better. Choose your poison: crawl thru back roads and keep moving or sit in traffic.
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greenetree
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Holy !

I just read Camnol's link. This is supposed to go on thru December 2007.

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Rastro
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

grennetree,

The overall 78 rehab project is through 2007, but this section is through December 2006.
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Camnol
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I saw that, but I'm not sure it's true. I get the impression that they've restructured things so that it takes 5 months. Or it may be that they are moving over to the locals after express, to continue the torture.

Here is the main site

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/roads/I78/
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greenetree
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In the best of all possible worlds, it can only mean that they plan to torture us with stealth 78 attacks. Anywhere, anytime.
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blackcat
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 5:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just realized this morning that they are making the shoulder into a lane. Can't wait until MondayIt is going to be fun with no shoulder for 4 miles.
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greenetree
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 7:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I took the back road from Summit home. Not too bad. Actually a mile shorter & 7 minutes longer. But I have a feeling that it won't be that way on Monday.
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John
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Posted on Friday, August 4, 2006 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Greenetree,

No, it'll suck. I come home most of the way on 24 from Chatham/Madison, and then there's that little tiny piece of 78. It's bad enough already with those who don't know (or don't care) about the division of 24 into single lanes for the express and local 78 traffic. Imagine what no express lanes will do to the merge.

(BTW, who's the genius who designed that eastbound 24-78 merge anyway? Holy cow, it's bad.

And what's with the express/local thing?)
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James
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 1:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

"Its out of controll and it's comming your way".

They never should have shut down any part of 78. There was no need. The problem is the number of trucks using the road, not the cars. Just ban the trucks! Why the hell do we have to share the road system with trucks anyway. they just block our view, spu soot, and scare the hell out of us. I hate this crap. its almost as bad as the recycling regulations. Green glass here, brown glass there, trucks here, cars there everywhere a reg hair (up my ).

Stop the world . I want to get off .
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John
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 8:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No ban, just make them pay an appropriate toll.

(This is an idea that's long been around. Weight/axle is apparently the key ratio for how much damage a vehicle does to the road; cars are negligible in the presence of a large number of trucks.)

Another good idea would be to limit them to the right lane, as ME (?) does. I can't tell you how many days I get stuck behind some idiot in a truck whose speed is dropping in the left or center lane on the uphill of 24 W through Millburn/Springfield.
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greenetree
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 8:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I thought that trucks were banned in the far left lane in NJ? I know that they are on 78 and they abide by it. The right lane restriction would make entrance ramps pretty dangerous, I'd think.
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Nashira
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 8:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

John,

I may be wrong because it has been years since I have done it, but isn't there an exit to the left of 24 in the Short Hills area that brings you onto Morris Turnpike? You could than take that to Millburn Avenue. That might cut off some of the traffic avoiding 24 merging with 78. It does seem like everything is going to be a nightmare. I guess just take a deep breath before driving and keep a nice CD or book on tape in your car to help you relax. I think I would go nuts - I am glad I do not go that way every day anymore.
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george H
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just got home from Summit,thought I'd take 24,just to see what was up.Big mistake.24E traffic merges into 1 lane just past the exit for 78W.This continues around past the closed express lanes and then opens into 3,soon to be 4 lanes.This is on a Sat.,imagine Mon.morning.
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Joan
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 9:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

We took 24 heading east from the Mall at Short Hills yesterday (early evening). The traffic was at a standstill - parking lot until just before the Millburn exit by Bed Bath and Beyond. We exited at Millburn and found a lot of confused drivers trying to make their way along Morris Avenue or Millburn Avenue. It was a mess. Hopefully, the alternate routes will get a little better once more of the drivers learn the back routes.
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greenetree
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 10:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Unfortunately, the mess on 24 has nothing to do with the construction. It's been that way for years. When I worked in Rockaway, I avoided 24 at all costs, even tho it was the most direct route. If I was stuck at the office until after 9p, I would come home 80-287-24. Half an hour door-to-door. What a difference.

I think that it will be Glenside - Morris or Glenside thru Watchung to Meizel. Ugh. If I worked for normal people, I could telecommute 2 or 3 days a week. Considering that everyone I work with is in another location and we TC or video conference anyway....
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george H
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 10:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Glenside/Morris Ave intersection is currently under construction,curbing,paving,etc.Its been quite a bottleneck for at least the past 3-4 wks.,and they still have a way to go.I come back from Summit most mornings around 8:30 and plan on picking up River Rd.,by Novartis,Take JFK to either Parsonage Hill Rd.,or go all the way to S.O.Ave and come into Mplwd.that way.Its further, as the crow flies, but probably less congested,hence,quicker.
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greenetree
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Glenside wasn't bad at all last night. I hit it at about 6:30p. There were no work crews at that point; just the left turn blocked off. The right turn still sucks, tho.
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Cubby
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Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2006 - 6:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

FYI,

I take 78 East, local lanes from Millburn to the Parkway, North. I don't work in the summer so I didn't do it yesterday. However, today (saturday) at 1pm I took this part of 78 in order to get to the turnpike. It was very congested and thats on a Saturday afternoon. I have seen enough and will definitely not be taking this route to get to the parkway when I return to work in September. I think I will go through S. Orange and take 280 to Parkway North. I'm sure that these local lanes on 78 Eastwill be absolute hell at rush hr.
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John Caffrey
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Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2006 - 8:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Two points. Yes, you will be able to get onto 78 east from Vaux Hall or Liberty. You will merge with the cars on the right hand lane of the highway. It will not be pretty.

John, Re truck taxes. On August 3rd, I hand delivered a check in the amount of 5,481 to New Jersey Motor Vehicles to pay one year's highway tax for 5 trucks that our company operates. If these were cars, I would pay maybe 600 for the year's registration. Yes, trucks cannot operate on roads designated as parkways or in the left lane of highways.

I do not drive a truck. I hate being on the road with them. However, I cannot begin to imagine the cost of everyday items if 18 wheel trucks were banned and we had to pay to have our stuff delivered by cargo van or car.
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HOMMELL
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 9:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Monday, August 07, 2006

78 traffic even looks good from sky
Reporter Jeff Diamant is overhead in a chopper and finds traffic doesn't look that bad.

He writes, "Route 24 is flowing smoothly into Route 78 ... Looks like less than a mile of stop-and-go traffic on 78 just west of Springfield. Not as bad as we feared."

Posted at 8:42 a.m.


Slowdown near Exit 47 on 78
A little slowdown is reported near Exit 47 - west of the 24 merge (where the lanes go from three to two). It took our reporter 6 minutes to move 1.5 miles, but then the lanes widened to four and traffic picked up.

Note: Construction workers are beginning to show up.

Posted at 7:58 a.m.



Smooth sailing on Route 78
Our reporters and photographers report that traffic is moving well on Route 78 and ALL alternate roadways.

The slight backup reported earlier has disappeared and seems to have been caused by at State Police cruiser stopped near Exit 52.

The drizzle is off and on.

Posted at 7:37 a.m.


Trouble beginning on Route 78
Traffic is beginning to build on eastbound Route 78 - and the light rain that began falling shortly before 7 certainly won't help. A quarter-mile backup is now reported where the traffic from the express lanes is being diverted to the local lanes - near Exit 48.

Posted at 7:14 a.m.



Moving along on Route 78
Traffic is reported moving well on Route 78. And no problems have been reported on the alternate routes, including routes 24 and 124.

Posted at 6:53 a.m.


No problems on 78, alternates
We know it's early!

Traffic is reported moving well - in both directions - on Route 78, Route 22 and the Garden State Parkway.

Posted at 6:10 a.m.

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greenetree
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 9:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

At 8:05 this morning, I looked at the eastbound traffic on 78 as I got on going west. There was virtually no traffic. Even more bizarre was the normally backed up 78W to 24W: moving like a Sunday morning.

For a few minutes, I thought maybe I had my days mixed up and didn't need to come to work.

People probably planned alternatives (train, leave earlier). It can't stay this way.
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Tom Reingold
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In the mornings, I take 78 East a short distance, from Burnett Ave to the GSP. They turned the shoulder into a lane. But someone had STOPPED IN THIS TRAVEL LANE! He was even out of his car. I didn't report it, but I am about to put the state police phone number in my cell.
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greenetree
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

#77

Tom - if you are going to the GSP south, you might consider the Boyden/Mill Rd. alternative. To go north, cut thru S.O. - Orange to Freeway Drive and catch it at the 280 merge.
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Pizzaz
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

78 East wasn't bad at all this morning from vauxhall down past the airport at 8:40a.
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lello
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 1:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It was fine at 7A as well. Perhaps many people were avoiding it today. It will be horrible after Labor Day.
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John
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Posted on Monday, August 7, 2006 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Last Friday morning at 8.30, traffic was amazingly light. I think it's the season.
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greenetree
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Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 - 8:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This morning, at 7:10a, the eastbound traffic was a bit backed-up heading into the merge. Could be that everyone is leaving earlier to avoid the delays so that going east later is actually easier.

I flew thu eastbound last night at 6:30p. Although, I am amazed that the two lanes at the local exit were not touched. I'd assumed that they would pave the shoulder and fill in the pot holes to smooth the merge. But, no. There is a 4-lane-to-2-lane-on-a-curve-with-potholes merge.

Way to go, NJ DOT!
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Virtual It Girl
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 9:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well today it's horrible. My family memebers who are helping us pack up are at a standstill...it's been this way since 7am!!! No options given, no warnings to them...smack...avoid it at all costs.
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sounds like an accident or something in addition to the construction bottleneck. Anyone know?
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Camnol
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Go here for traffic updates--it says a 5 mile backup. This is the first day of construction for the westbound lanes.

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/trafficinfo/
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Lizziecat
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

VIG;

Before 78 was built, my husband was teaching on Staten Island. He used to get off the Goethals Bridge and pick up Morris Avenue. He followed Morris all the way to Burnet--next to the diner,then Burnet to Vauxhall. There are traffic lights, but at least you're not stopped dead.
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Sandi and Paul
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As far as I am concerned, 78 no longer exists, and neither does 24 and 124 which will be congested with local traffic. When I am in the Summit area I will take Kennedy or Eisenhower to South Orange Ave. or route 10. When I go toward Morristown I will take South Orange Ave. As far as I am concerned, 78 and 24 won't be built for a couple of years! The one area that I will still have a problem is crossing Springfield Ave. even though I will avoid driving on it. Can you tell I am a road rage gal? Traffic makes me flip out!
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John Caffrey
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 2:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Crossing Springfield Ave -- if you mean going to/from Summit, try Hobart Ave.
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Sandi and Paul
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 7:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks, John, that solves my problem. Hobart Ave. it is!
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shestheone
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 8:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

FWIW, I drove into NYC via 78 on Friday and I zipped to midtown in 45 minutes. It was amazing!

78 had a little bit of Parkway backup and then we just sailed into the Holland Tunnel.

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anon
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 9:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Came back from NYC this afternoon. Took 78. No problem.
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red
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 9:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Last week I had no problem with 78 East, a little traffic, but not bad. 78 west however was backed up for many miles.
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 9:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

There was an accident on 78 West on Friday morning, caused large delays.
True test will be when school is back in session after Labor Day.

Was taking 78 East this morning to GSP South and noticed they had 78 West closed down to ONE lane. Not sure what they are accomplishing with this traffic pattern, large delays. Hopefully this is just for the weekend.
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Virtual It Girl
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Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yup, 5 lanes went down to ONE shoulder lane. No express and only one local lane. Thank goodness for google maps so I could direct my sister though Newark.

Lizzie, thanks for that suggestion. Since we are moving to montrose I am contemplating telling my family to take 15W to 280 to get to the new house. Might be faster.
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John
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

24W was no problem for me last week. I don't know why one would take SO Ave in that direction, S and P. Coming home is a different story, of course.
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Sandi and Paul
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Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

OK, maybe I was being too hasty. I will wait about a week more and then give it one try. I just happen to HATE trarric tieups. I have patience with other things but not traffic!
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sac
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Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 6:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I think that the real crunch will be in September, with exceptions for accidents or construction variations at particular times. August traffic is always MUCH lighter.
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Joan
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Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

We took 78 east bound from 287 north yesterday afternoon at about 5PM and encountered very little traffic the entire way to 24. We ended up taking local streets to 24 in Millburn on the way out at about 2PM because we had heard about an accident at the point where 24 and 78 come together that had traffic at a virtual standstill most of the morning.
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John Caffrey
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Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

3 p.m. I was heading into Manhattan. Traffic on the westbound 78 was backed up at least 3 mile...firetrucks and all. 6:30 p.m. eastbound 78, same thing but without the firetrucks.

I guess the traffic planning was done without planning.
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greenetree
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Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 9:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It appears that our Springfield Ave Westbound entrance will stay open (it was this morning, anyway). That, at least, is good news.

We came 78E to 50B around 7p on Saturday. Flew right thru. I think that in non-rush, non-accident traffic, it will be OK.

I will reserve final judgement on coming home 78E until after Labor Day, tho.
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John Caffrey
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Post Number: 472
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Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sportsnut --From Maplewood to Bedminster..

If 78 becomes a disaster, consider Springfield Ave - continue on Meisel Ave to 22 west. Take that to Mountainside (McDonald's) and follow sign to 78.
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John Caffrey
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Post Number: 473
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Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 5:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just got in from '78, taking the turnpike to Mpl. Easy sailing, no problemo.

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