Restrictions Do Not Apply to New Jersey Turnpike,Garden State Parkway,or Atlantic City Expressway
TRENTON – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Joe Bertoni has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New Jersey starting at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, January 25 based on the forecast for a notable winter storm with snow accumulations statewide. 2026/02/01 10:34:11
Winter weather is expected to begin early Sunday morning, January 25 and continue into Monday, January 26, wich 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 12:01 a.m. Sunday, January 25 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 – Amended)
- 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 perso
