Route 287 north lanes in Morristown shut down by jackknifed tractor-trailer

MORRISTOWN — Police warned motorists Friday afternoon to avoid Route 287 north near Madison Avenue as a jackknifed tractor trailer has blocked the roadway.

Police issued a Nixle alert at 3:14 p.m. Friday alerting motorists the jackknifed truck was "causing major delays on Route 287 northbound just prior to Madison Avenue."

All lanes were impassable as of 3:15 p.m., according to police.

Heavy traffic on James Street and Route 202 north is expected until the highway is cleared as vehicles are being rerouted.

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