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Route 3 eastbound lanes reopen in Clifton after repairs for grease spill accident

A dump truck then crashed in the same spot Thursday, spilling its load of gravel.

Tony Caputo

Sep 5, 2025, 6:26 AM

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All eastbound lanes on Route 3 at Main Avenue in Clifton have reopened.

Crews had been milling and paving the area to repair damage from a tanker truck grease spill accident on Wednesday.

A dump truck then crashed in the same spot Thursday, spilling its load of gravel.

NJDOT says work continued through the morning commute, creating headaches for drivers.

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