Gridlock expected as Biden comes to NJ – What you need to know
President Joe Biden will be in New Jersey this afternoon, and his travels could cause gridlock during the afternoon rush hour period.
Biden will first visit the IBM offices in Poughkeepsie, NY, before traveling to Gov. Phil Murphy's Middletown mansion for a private fundraiser.
The exact route Biden will take has not been revealed by the White House, but it is likely his motorcade will travel the Parkway and Route 35 corridor.
He is due to arrive at Murphy's home at 4 p.m., which could severely impact traffic at some of the busiest times for commuters.
Murphy's sprawling mansion sits on the Navesink river facing Red Bank.
Middletown police are warning of frozen zones, which will ban all road and foot traffic on sections of roadways, as well as unanticipated traffic delays in the area.
Biden is visiting Murphy's home for a private fundraiser to raise money for congressional democrats.
Following that fundraiser, Biden will head back to New York for another private event, causing more disruptions.
Motorists are urged to expect delays and plan alternate routes.
Traffic Impact from Presidential Visit
When: Afternoon (before 4 p.m.) and early evening today
Where: Garden State Parkway
Route 35 corridor near Red Bank
Lincroft River Plaza
Oak Hill and Navesink sections of Middletown
The Federal Aviation Administration has already issued flight restrictions for the presidential visit, including temporary no-fly zones.
New Jersey 101.5 will keep you updated on the president's movements and any road closures and delays.
New Jersey Fast Traffic can be heard on-air every 15 minutes.
We will also update traffic conditions at nj1015.com and on our free mobile app. Download the app, here.
Eric Scott is the senior political director and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at eric.scott@townsquaremedia.com
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