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I-80 fully reopens June 21 after sinkhole repairs
The area near Exit 34 in Morris County will open again to drivers following months of work and restoring full traffic flow four days ahead of schedule.
I-80 repairs advance as SBA approves $2M in disaster loans
More lanes are set to reopen on the roadway in Wharton, while the U.S. Small Business Association continues to offer assistance for impacted businesses.
Two I-80 eastbound lanes reopen amid sinkhole repairs
However, officials urge drivers to use caution and reduce speeds as work continues on the westbound side, which is expected to begin passage next week.
Route 80 grant program gets $500K boost from NJEDA
The latest approval also expands eligibility to include small businesses within 5 miles of Exit 34, regardless of county, offering grants from $1,000–$15,000 to those affected.
I-80 sinkhole repairs delay westbound reopening
As the work continues near Exit 34 in Morris County, NJDOT says a portion of the project will not wrap up by May 4 as initially expected.
NJEDA to open applications for I-80 sinkhole support grants
Ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, the agency will distribute awards to businesses and nonprofits on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are exhausted.
Business I-80 sinkhole support program approved
The NJEDA effort aims to support small businesses and nonprofits adversely affected by the collapsed roadway and the ongoing work to correct it.
State to launch $5M program for I-80 sinkhole-affected businesses
The New Jersey Department of Transportation also announced timeline estimates for when lanes will reopen, weather-permitting.
Lawmakers seek ‘Road to Relief’ for sinkhole-impacted businesses
Newly proposed legislation would create two programs to compensate and assist employers as well as their workers for the impact of public highway projects, including the ongoing I-80 repairs.
I-80 sinkhole repairs continue, roiling daily commute
Since December, three craters have opened on a section of the roadway in Morris County, prompting the involvement of federal, local and state officials. The holes stem from old mining shafts under the highway.
