Traffic delays and lane closures on 495 east due to accident, Ocean County NJ
TrafficThere are heavy traffic delays and partial closure on 495 east due to an accident investigation. Some westbound lanes are open, but the exclusive bus lane remains closed while police set up cones. Drivers are experiencing significant congestion and detours heading into the city.
Audio|Source: New Jersey Transit
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Transcript:
Good morning, once again, Operators Control Center console, number 18, 10, 9.m.We still got that traffic issue on 495[2] east due to that accident investigation[3].Still got heavy traffic going inbound.We have some sigh of relief.We got reports that 495 West has not been reopened to outbound traffic from the part of the bus terminal.So you got a little shy relief.And Port Authority Police are in the process of placing out the cones for the XBL[1].It's probably in another half an hour, so we might have the XBL heading into the day for for right now.XBL is still closed.We still got heavy traffic heading into the city due to the early.accident and let you guys know when the X-mail is open for now westbound 495 all lanes open from the earlier accident investigation so you don't have to divert down to Hoboken and towards 19th Street you can stay on 495 west to the turnpike umWe still got those heavy traffic delays going eastbound because everything being still pushed onto the main line and get you guys updated when they fully open the SBL right now.They're just placing out the cones and I keep you guys updated.All right, 9.7.40 a.m.
Good morning, once again, Operators Control Center console, number 18, 10, 9.m.We still got that traffic issue on 495[2] east due to that accident investigation[3].Still got heavy traffic going inbound.We have some sigh of relief.We got reports that 495 West has not been reopened to outbound traffic from the part of the bus terminal.So you got a little shy relief.And Port Authority Police are in the process of placing out the cones for the XBL[1].It's probably in another half an hour, so we might have the XBL heading into the day for for right now.XBL is still closed.We still got heavy traffic heading into the city due to the early.accident and let you guys know when the X-mail is open for now westbound 495 all lanes open from the earlier accident investigation so you don't have to divert down to Hoboken and towards 19th Street you can stay on 495 west to the turnpike umWe still got those heavy traffic delays going eastbound because everything being still pushed onto the main line and get you guys updated when they fully open the SBL right now.They're just placing out the cones and I keep you guys updated.All right, 9.7.40 a.m.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
XBL: Exclusive Bus Lane
[2]
495: Route 495
[3]
accident investigation: Traffic Accident Investigation
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Location mentioned:
Ocean County, NJ
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