Interstate 95W North - New Jersey Turnpike West Spur

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The New Jersey Turnpike West Spur is referenced, but not signed, as Interstate 95W by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The alignment is 11.26 miles in length. Future numbering plans call for replacing I-95W with Interstate 95 on the West Spur and changing the Turnpike East Spur from I-95 to Interstate 695.

Interstate 95 New Jersey Turnpike North
The West Spur and East Spur initially run side by side.

The West Spur and East Spur initially run side by side.

12/19/16

The Pulaski Skyway appears along the northern horizon. The elevated roadway takes U.S. 1/9 east from Newark across the Passaic River into Kearny and above the Hackensack River into Jersey City.

The Pulaski Skyway appears along the northern horizon. The elevated roadway takes U.S. 1/9 east from Newark across the Passaic River into Kearny and above the Hackensack River into Jersey City.

12/19/16

I-95/NJ Turnpike confirming marker posted at the trumpet interchange (Exit 15 E) with the access road to U.S. 1/9 Truck

I-95/NJ Turnpike confirming marker posted at the trumpet interchange (Exit 15 E) with the access road to U.S. 1/9 Truck

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Interstate 280 travels northwest from Exit 15 W to Downtown Newark, Orange, and I-80 near Parsippany.

Interstate 280 travels northwest from Exit 15 W to Downtown Newark, Orange, and I-80 near Parsippany.

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Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the MLS New York Red Bulls, lies south of I-280 off Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard in Harrison.

Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the MLS New York Red Bulls, lies south of I-280 off Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard in Harrison.

04/24/26

The Turnpike West Spur passes over U.S. 1/9 Truck (Raymond Boulevard) and below U.S. 1/9 (Pulaski Skyway).

The Turnpike West Spur passes over U.S. 1/9 Truck (Raymond Boulevard) and below U.S. 1/9 (Pulaski Skyway).

04/24/26

Both Spurs of the New Jersey Turnpike rise to span the Passaic River into Hudson County. Exit 15 W for Interstate 280 west to County Route 508 (Newark Avenue) lies immediately north of the crossing in a wetlands area of Kearny.

Both Spurs of the New Jersey Turnpike rise to span the Passaic River into Hudson County. Exit 15 W for Interstate 280 west to County Route 508 (Newark Avenue) lies immediately north of the crossing in a wetlands area of Kearny.

04/24/26

Interstate 280 meets CR 508 (Newark Avenue) nearby in Kearny. West from there I-280 enters the town of Harrison en route to the Passaic River lift bridge into the city of Newark. I-280 concludes at Interstate 80 west in 17 miles.

Interstate 280 meets CR 508 (Newark Avenue) nearby in Kearny. West from there I-280 enters the town of Harrison en route to the Passaic River lift bridge into the city of Newark. I-280 concludes at Interstate 80 west in 17 miles.

04/24/26

I-95W northbound at the trumpet interchange (Exit 15 W) with Interstate 280 west.

I-95W northbound at the trumpet interchange (Exit 15 W) with Interstate 280 west.

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The NJ Turnpike West Spur traverses wetlands through Saw Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area. Interstate 95 enters Bergen County on this stretch.

The NJ Turnpike West Spur traverses wetlands through Saw Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area. Interstate 95 enters Bergen County on this stretch.

12/19/16

Interstate 95W north advances north to a trumpet interchange (Exit 16 W) with the access road to the freeway along Route 3 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The Meadowlands are home to the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL franchises.

Interstate 95W north advances north to a trumpet interchange (Exit 16 W) with the access road to the freeway along Route 3 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The Meadowlands are home to the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL franchises.

04/24/26

Route 3 comprises a freeway from U.S. 46 at Clifton southeast 10.84 miles to U.S. 1/9 in North Bergen township. The freeway serves the communities of Lyndhurst, Rutherford, and Nutley.

Route 3 comprises a freeway from U.S. 46 at Clifton southeast 10.84 miles to U.S. 1/9 in North Bergen township. The freeway serves the communities of Lyndhurst, Rutherford, and Nutley.

04/24/26

Route 3 east crosses the Hackensack River into Secaucus en route to Route 495 east for the Lincoln Tunnel. The NJ Turnpike East Spur is signed as the most direct route to Midtown Manhattan via the tunnel, but Exit 16 W and Route 3 provide an alternate route.

Route 3 east crosses the Hackensack River into Secaucus en route to Route 495 east for the Lincoln Tunnel. The NJ Turnpike East Spur is signed as the most direct route to Midtown Manhattan via the tunnel, but Exit 16 W and Route 3 provide an alternate route.

04/24/26

Exit 16 W departs Interstate 95W northbound for Route 3 and Route 120 north for the Meadowlands Sports Complex ahead of Berrys Creek Canal.

Exit 16 W departs Interstate 95W northbound for Route 3 and Route 120 north for the Meadowlands Sports Complex ahead of Berrys Creek Canal.

04/24/26

Route 120, a 2.65 mile route between Route 3 and Route 17, follows a expressway spur north to the Meadowlands, and Peterson Plank Road west from Washington Avenue (CR 503) to Carlstadt.

Route 120, a 2.65 mile route between Route 3 and Route 17, follows a expressway spur north to the Meadowlands, and Peterson Plank Road west from Washington Avenue (CR 503) to Carlstadt.

04/24/26

The Western Spur Toll Plaza precedes the wye interchange joining the Meadowlands with I-95W northbound.

The Western Spur Toll Plaza precedes the wye interchange joining the Meadowlands with I-95W northbound.

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Traffic along I-95W northbound separates with two lanes for all electronic toll (AET) collection and two lanes for the full service toll booths.

Traffic along I-95W northbound separates with two lanes for all electronic toll (AET) collection and two lanes for the full service toll booths.

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Patterson Plank Road passes over Interstate 95W north where traffic partitions into the Western Spur Toll Plaza.

Patterson Plank Road passes over Interstate 95W north where traffic partitions into the Western Spur Toll Plaza.

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There are no additional tolls charged to motorists taking Interstate 95 northbound until the George Washington Bridge.
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There are no additional tolls charged to motorists taking Interstate 95 northbound until the George Washington Bridge.

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The Vince Lombardi Service Plaza follows the Meadowlands entrance ramp at Exit 19 W in two miles.

The Vince Lombardi Service Plaza follows the Meadowlands entrance ramp at Exit 19 W in two miles.

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The succeeding exits along I-95 beyond the New Jersey Turnpike are with U.S. 46 at Ridgefield Park village and the westbound beginning of Interstate 80.

The succeeding exits along I-95 beyond the New Jersey Turnpike are with U.S. 46 at Ridgefield Park village and the westbound beginning of Interstate 80.

04/24/26

A lane drop precedes the four lane crossing taking the Turnpike West Spur over the Hackensack River.

A lane drop precedes the four lane crossing taking the Turnpike West Spur over the Hackensack River.

12/19/16

A turnpike maintenance ramp loops from north to southbound Interstate 95W at the crossing of the Hackensack River.

A turnpike maintenance ramp loops from north to southbound Interstate 95W at the crossing of the Hackensack River.

04/24/26

The Turnpike Western Spur spans the Hackensack River north from the borough of Carlstadt to the Vince Lombardi Service Area in the borough of Ridgefield.

The Turnpike Western Spur spans the Hackensack River north from the borough of Carlstadt to the Vince Lombardi Service Area in the borough of Ridgefield.

04/24/26

The Vince Lombardi Service Area is the final rest area along Interstate 95 north in New Jersey. The plaza is accessible from both spurs of the turnpike, occupying space just south of where the two merge.
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The Vince Lombardi Service Area is the final rest area along Interstate 95 north in New Jersey. The plaza is accessible from both spurs of the turnpike, occupying space just south of where the two merge.

04/24/26

I-95W converges the with NJ Turnpike East Spur just ahead of the Overpeck River separating Ridgefield from Ridgefield Park. Traffic partitions into separate roadways leading to I-80 west to Patterson and the continuation of I-95 north to Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge.

I-95W converges the with NJ Turnpike East Spur just ahead of the Overpeck River separating Ridgefield from Ridgefield Park. Traffic partitions into separate roadways leading to I-80 west to Patterson and the continuation of I-95 north to Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge.

04/24/26

The inner roadway of I-95 north directly links with the express and local roadways along I-80 west. The outer roadway serves U.S. 46 and Ridgefield Park before turning east where Interstate 80 ends en route to Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge into New York City.

The inner roadway of I-95 north directly links with the express and local roadways along I-80 west. The outer roadway serves U.S. 46 and Ridgefield Park before turning east where Interstate 80 ends en route to Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge into New York City.

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