Downtown newark streets to close saturday for major film production

Several downtown Newark streets will close Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews film scenes for a motion picture production.

Newark, NJ – Several key streets in downtown Newark will be closed for much of Saturday as crews film a movie scene in the city’s central business district, officials announced.

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said the closures will begin at 6 a.m. and continue through 6 p.m. on December 13.

Motorists are urged to expect delays and plan alternate routes around the affected areas.

Streets impacted by filming

According to the Department of Public Safety, intermittent closures will take place on Broad Street between Market Street and Raymond Boulevard, Academy Street between Halsey Street and Broad Street, Commerce Street between Mulberry Street and Broad Street, Clinton Street between Broad Street and Mulberry Street, Beaver Street between Market Street and Clinton Street, and Commerce Court between Raymond Boulevard and Commerce Street.

Traffic officers will be on-site to assist drivers and pedestrians throughout the day. City officials said local access will be maintained where possible, but through-traffic in the downtown core will be limited.

City urges patience during production

Director Miranda thanked residents and commuters for their cooperation, noting that film productions help promote Newark as a destination for creative projects while bringing economic activity to local businesses. He also encouraged residents to report any unrelated criminal activity by contacting the city’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.

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