After a week of traffic woes, the DOT formally announced the new detour pattern, directing traffic on Route 15 northbound to reduce congestion in Wharton. New Jersey state police will also be on-site ...

A portion of Interstate 80 in Wharton will be closed in both directions Friday night until Saturday morning for testing after two recent sinkholes.

Crews will shut down I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey, Friday night for roadway testing amid ongoing sinkhole repairs, state Department of Transportation officials announced.