The NJDOT says Route 15 is scheduled to have lane and ramp closures on tonight for bridge deck repairs in Wharton.

In addition, the I-80 eastbound detour at Exit 34 will be modified tonight while the bridge deck repairs are being made. The Route 15 bridge deck work is routine maintenance and unrelated to the I-80 eastbound closure.

I-80 eastbound Exit 34 Detour – Friday night only:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound will be directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta

• Turn left following signs for Wharton

• Turn left onto East Dewey Avenue/CR 642 eastbound

• Turn left onto Route 15 northbound

• Stay right to take the ramp to I-80 eastbound

There is also a plan to alleviate some traffic while I-80 eastbound repairs continue.

The Roxbury mayor says the town and surrounding municipalities have been asking for a cross over lane on I-80.

The mayor of Jefferson says The Department of Transportation Commissioner indicated that the design for the crossover from the eastbound to the westbound lanes should be completed soon.