Two northbound Garden State Parkway lanes to close Friday

MIDDLETOWN - Depending on what time you leave, your northbound commute on the Garden State Parkway might take a little longer Friday.

Two of three northbound local lanes will close for repairs from 10 a.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced in a prepared statement April 19.

There are express lanes that bypass the construction area, but nevertheless, the NJTA predicted heavy traffic.

"The impact of this work on northbound Parkway traffic through the area could be severe, especially on Friday," according to the announcement. "Motorists who plan to travel north through the area are advised to allow extra time and to consider alternate routes."

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The NJTA said a bridge over Middletown-Lincroft Road, at mile marker 112.1, needs repairs.

"Two steel beams beneath the bridge were severlely damaged on Nov. 2, 2017, when they were struck by a backhoe being towed on a trailer traveling beneath the Parkway on Middletown-Lincroft Road," according to the announcement. "One lane of the northbound Parkway had to be closed after the collision, and it remained closed for two days while temporary steel beams were installed."

Middletown-Lincroft Road will also be closed through the weekend, according to the NJTA.

Motorists can stay up to date on travel conditions by calling 511 or downloading the SafeTripNJ mobile application, according to the NJTA. The website 511nj.org also posts travel updates.

Alex N. Gecan: @GeeksterTweets; 732-643-4043; agecan@ganenttnj.com