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The first weekend of the summer of ‘25 is upon us and that can mean only one thing at the Shore: Traffic and lots of it.
Check here for the latest updates from state and local authorities throughout the day and evening on what roads to avoid and to find out how long you can expect to be stuck in traffic.
Toms River traffic accident update
Vermont Avenue is now open in both directions, according to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.
Travel time to LBI, give or take
From the Raritan Toll Plaza to Exit 63 (Route 72) in Stafford on the Garden State Parkway, the estimated travel time is one hour and one minute — give or take.
This is the exit for Long Beach Island.
Reminder: DWI checkpoint on Route 33 in Neptune tonight
NEPTUNE — Route 33 in the township will be the site of tonight’s sobriety checkpoint, according to the Monmouth County DWI Task Force.
All westbound traffic on the state highway will be diverted into the Jumping Brook Plaza, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Parkway crash in Middletown
A crash in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway near mile marker 112.7 is causing significant delays as of 5:30 p.m. Friday.
The left lane is blocked. The accident is south of Exit 114 (Red Hill Road) in Middletown.
Toms River motor vehicle crash shuts down back roads
TOMS RIVER — Vermont Avenue is closed in both directions between Hickory and Locust streets. North Maple Avenue is also closed between New Hampshire Avenue and Route 9 due to a motor vehicle crash, according to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.
As of 4:11 p.m., there are delays reported on Route 9 North from Cross Street to Central Avenue. All lanes are open.
Travel time from Raritan Toll Plaza to Belmar Exit 98 on the Garden State Parkway
As of 2:52 p.m. Friday, New Jersey transportation authorities report a travel time of about 42 minutes for motorists to reach Exit 98 (Belmar) via the express lanes of the Parkway.
Fire shuts down Route 35 in Eatontown
EATONTOWN — A fire on Route 35 has forced police to close all lanes in both directions, just north of Route 36 in Eatontown.
Preliminary reports indicate that a Lamborghini is ablaze.
Reminder: Shark River Bridge is closed between Belmar and Avon
BELMAR — Motorists are reminded that the Route 71 drawbridge between Belmar and Avon is closed for repairs and will remain so until further notice.
Going to Atlantic City from North Jersey?
The estimated travel time for motor vehicle traffic from the Raritan Toll Plaza to Exit 38 for Atlantic City on the Garden State Parkway was one hour and 40 minutes as of 4 p.m. Friday.