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Morris County officials say Route 80 sinkholes disrupt traffic, seek state and federal aid for affected small businesses
Summary
County commissioners described ongoing sinkhole damage on Interstate 80, said some lanes may reopen soon and reported outreach to state and federal agencies to identify emergency relief for impacted small businesses.
Commissioners and county staff told the Morris County Board of County Commissioners that sinkholes on Interstate 80 have forced lane closures, disrupted deliveries and passenger traffic, and prompted outreach to state and federal agencies about emergency business relief.
The issue matters, officials said, because extended traffic disruptions are reducing customer visits and increasing delivery times for businesses along detour routes, and may require expedited financial assistance beyond existing programs.
Commissioner Beckett said crews expect to reopen two westbound lanes “within a week,” a timeline the board said should ease congestion but not erase economic impacts. Deputy Director Steven…
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