NJ Turnpike Closed After Tractor Trailer Accident

A flatbed tractor trailer, carrying twin 12,000 pound spools of rolled steel, jackknifed in the northbound lanes near Exit 7A in Bordentown, dumping its cargo onto the roadbed.

Turnpike authorities says the roadway was damaged and engineering crews are still en route to the scene.

The cause of the accident is not known but all lanes of the Turnpike are closed northbound at exit 7A.

Traffic is being diverted off the northbound Turnpike and drivers should expect massive rubber necking delays southbound as well.

Exit 7A takes traffic to Great Adventure and other shore points so the impact of this accident and road closing will be significant.

There is 13 mile delay going north and a 16 mile delay going south, good luck getting to the country (if you are not already there).