During the project, which should have been picked up by 6 a.m., only one lane was available on the eastbound side starting at Exit 41 for Deepdale Drive.
A car traveling westbound veered across the median just past Exit 33 in Bernards for Route 525, and struck two cars heading east, killing a Summit police officer. The driver of the westbound car later passed away.
Initial work on the NJ-PA roadway could begin as early as the week of June 12, continuing until a winter hiatus and then eventually wrapping up late next year.
A California truck driver who brought large quantities of drugs into New Jersey is now headed to prison, while another has admitted his role in a similar plot.