Traffic Alerts – goHunterdon

goHunterdon’s Traffic Alert Service Remains a Trusted Resource for Travelers

Jul 31, 2026

For area commuters, goHunterdon’s free Traffic Alert Service is an essential part of the daily drive.

The service provides weekday email alerts about traffic congestion, crashes, construction closures and detours, weather-related travel conditions, and other roadway incidents affecting travel to and through Hunterdon County. Alerts cover local, county, state, and interstate roadways during peak commuting hours—6:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.—helping travelers make informed decisions before they hit the road.

The goals of the program are to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and support cleaner air by helping motorists avoid delays and plan alternate routes when needed.

A recent annual survey of more than 3,800 subscribers highlights just how valuable the service has become. Nearly one-third (30%) of respondents identified goHunterdon’s Traffic Alert Service as their primary source for information on traffic incidents, construction activity, and weather-related road conditions. Subscriber loyalty is equally impressive, with 66% reporting they have relied on the service for five years or more.

The survey also provides a snapshot of the people who depend on the alerts each day:

Where subscribers live: 68% live in Hunterdon County, followed by 14% in Warren County and 8% in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Where subscribers work: 41% work in Hunterdon County, followed by 24% in Somerset County and 7% in Union County.
Why they subscribe: 67% use the alerts primarily for commuting or other work-related travel.

One subscriber summed up the value of the program, “I appreciate these traffic alerts so much. It’s quick and easy to read the alert because it provides just enough information to help me decide how I’ll commute to and from work that day.”

The Traffic Alert Service is made possible through funding from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. To subscribe to the free Traffic Alert Service, read the full 2026 subscriber survey, or learn more about the program, visit http://gohunterdon.org/safety/traffic-alerts.

goHunterdon’s Traffic Alerts: A Trusted Resource for Commuters in Hunterdon County

Jul 23, 2025

After three decades, goHunterdon’s Traffic Alert Service continues to be a reliable source of real-time travel information for commuters navigating Hunterdon County, NJ. From traffic congestion and crashes to construction detours and weather-related hazards, the free service keeps drivers informed and prepared.

What began in the 1990s as TRAF-FAX, a fax-based alert system sent to about 20 local worksites, has evolved into goHunterdon’s Traffic Alert Service, now serving nearly 3,800 subscribers via email and social media.

Traffic alerts are sent during the peak commuting hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.to help drivers make smarter travel decisions.

In the past year, goHunterdon issued 522 traffic alerts, covering a range of incidents and conditions affecting interstate, state, county, and local roads.

Feedback from a recent subscriber survey highlights the value of the service:

91% of respondents use goHunterdon Traffic Alerts as their primary source for road condition updates. Other sources include Google Maps (43%), Waze (41%), 511nj.org (23%), and community Facebook pages (20%).
Over 60% of subscribers have used the service for five years or more.
95% of subscribers forward alerts to up to five other people, expanding the reach and benefit of the information shared.
The majority of subscribers use the alerts to adjust travel plans—choosing alternate routes or changing departure times based on the alerts they receive. About 60% check alerts before commuting to or from work, and 38% work within Hunterdon County.

The service continues to be one of goHunterdon’s most popular offerings. One survey respondent noted: “The traffic alerts are an excellent service provided to the community, especially with increasing traffic in our area. Keep up the good work!”

Stay informed and avoid travel disruptions by signing up for free traffic alerts at gohunterdon.org/safety/traffic-alerts

Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge Rehabilitation Project Underway

Feb 28, 2025

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission recently announced that a multi-faceted rehabilitation of the 93-year-old steel-truss Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Toll-Supported Bridge is underway.

The project includes an uninterrupted nine-month-long detour of Pennsylvania traffic at the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Toll-Supported Bridge which is now in effect. Affected westbound motorists from New Jersey to Pennsylvania are advised to use the Upper Black Eddy-Milford Toll-Supported Bridge 3.3 miles upstream. New Jersey-bound traffic can continue cross the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge until further notice. The bridge walkway also remains in service as of February 20, 2025.

Major anticipated project tasks include:

Repairing various pieces of the bridge’s steel superstructure;
Cleaning and repainting of the entire steel superstructure and underlying bearings;
Repairing the bridge’s abutments, piers, and retaining walls;
Installing a programmable LED lighting system to highlight the bridge’s architectural profile along the river.

The rehabilitation also is expected to include widening of the bridge walkway to five feet. The current walkway is only 3-feet, 9-inches wide.

The rehabilitation is intended to put the bridge in a good state of condition and extend its service life so it will not need a major rehabilitation for at least 15 years.

All dates and times for travel restrictions and project activities are subject to change due to weather, emergencies, and other factors.

A project-specific webpage has been established on the Commission’s website: https://www.drjtbc.org/project/frenchtownbridge

goHunterdon will also share information on the status of the project via our free Traffic Alert Service.