New Jersey State Police said they expected the stretch of the highway closed in Warren County to reopen by 4:30 p.m.
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(Lehighvalleylive.com file photo) A motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon temporarily closed all lanes of Interstate 80 in Warren County, according to New Jersey State Police.
It was reported about 3:25 p.m. near mile-marker 15.2 on I-80 East, just east of Exit 12 (Route 521/Hope-Blairstown Road) in Allamuchy Township, officials said.
A medical helicopter landed about 3:45 p.m. to take the lone rider for treatment, said state police at Hope Township. Police said they expected the eastbound lanes in the area would remain closed until about 4:25 p.m.
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