Crashes, flooding create some New Jersey traffic snarls on Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving travelers across New Jersey can possibly face delays Thursday morning as crashes and flooding disrupt key roadways during one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Turnpike crash in New Brunswick: A crash at 9:47 a.m. on the northbound New Jersey Turnpike, just north of Interchange 9 near NJ-18 in New Brunswick, blocked the left lane, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Parkway crash in Clifton: Earlier, at 9:20 a.m., a crash on the southbound Garden State Parkway near Exit 155B in Clifton briefly caused delays. Another incident on the Parkway southbound north of Exit 40 at the White Horse Pike in Galloway Township also slowed traffic. Both crashes were cleared quickly, and all lanes were reopened.

Flooding in Clinton Twp.: Flooding has added to the challenges for drivers. On NJ-31 northbound near County Road Old Allerton Road in Clinton Township, the right lane remains closed due to high water. Drivers in the area are urged to proceed with caution or seek alternate routes.

As millions of Americans hit the road for the holiday, the American Automobile Association predicts near-record Thanksgiving travel, with more than 55 million people traveling 50 miles or more. In New Jersey, officials remind drivers to check traffic updates, plan extra time for trips, and remain patient.

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Motorists can monitor live traffic updates via state and local resources to minimize disruptions: https://511nj.org/home