Route 18 closures scheduled for overnight repairs in east brunswick
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Route 18 closures scheduled for overnight repairs in East Brunswick

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October 17, 2025

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Route 18 southbound will close for overnight detours this week due to a drainage and pavement rehabilitation project. The closure will take place on Monday, October 20, and Tuesday, October 21, between West Ferris Street and Arthur Street.

The first closure will begin at 10 p.m. on Monday and last until 5 a.m. on Tuesday. The second closure will follow the same schedule on Tuesday evening. The purpose of the closure is for pavement reconstruction.

Motorists heading south on Route 18 will be redirected to take the ramp to West Ferris Street/All Turns. They will then cross over Route 18 and make a right turn onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527, followed by another right onto Arthur Street to return to Route 18.

Additionally, Route 18 will close in both directions on Friday, October 24, starting at 10 p.m. and ending at 5 a.m. on Saturday, October 25. This closure is necessary for milling and pavement resurfacing.

Detours for the Friday closure will follow a similar pattern. Southbound motorists will use the same route as earlier in the week. Northbound motorists will take the ramp to Arthur Street, turn right onto Arthur Street, left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527, and turn left back onto West Ferris Street.

Variable messaging signs will be deployed to provide advance notice of the changes in traffic patterns. Timing of the work may change due to weather or other factors.

Motorists can check NJDOT’s traffic information website for updates on construction and real-time travel information.

These scheduled closures are part of ongoing efforts to improve Route 18 in East Brunswick.

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