Iron, and mining for the mineral, has defined Wharton, New Jersey, for much of its history — since even before the town was named.

Sinkholes that closed Interstate 80 in both directions in Wharton, New Jersey, were likely caused by collapsing iron mine shafts. Wharton's history is broadly defined by the once-thriving iron ...

Wharton, New Jersey, business owners are ready for a return to normalcy as repairs to sinkholes on Interstate 80 have been completed.

All lanes on Interstate 80 in Wharton have reopened following months of sinkhole repairs. The New Jersey Department of Transportation says all lanes reopened at 8:15 a.m. Saturday - four days ahead of ...

TRENTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- All lanes of Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey reopened Saturday following sinkhole repairs. The eastbound lanes reopened four days ahead of schedule, ending the ...

I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey fully reopened Saturday after months of sinkhole repairs. There was one last full closure Friday night so all three eastbound lanes could be paved and traffic stripes ...

After months of closures from sinkhole damage, I-80 in Wharton will fully reopen June 21, four days early.

I-80 westbound lanes in Wharton, New Jersey reopen ahead of schedule amid sinkhole repairs By Eyewitness News, WABC Saturday, June 14, 2025 ...

All lanes on Interstate 80 in Wharton have reopened following months of sinkhole repairs.

All lanes of I-80 are back open in Morris County, New Jersey, ending months of headaches for drivers dealing with closures during sinkhole repairs.