Downed pole and wires shut Route 34 in both directions in Old Bridge

OLD BRIDGE TWP, NJ – A downed pole and wires closed all lanes of Route 34 early Saturday morning just south of County Route 699/Spring Hill Road. The New Jersey Department of…

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Downed pole and wires close Route 79 in both directions in Marlboro

MARLBORO TWP, NJ – A downed pole and wires forced the closure of Route 79 in both directions early Saturday north of County Route 4/Vanderburg Road. The incident was reported by the…

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Turnpike, Parkway, 287 delays cause traffic headaches during Tuesday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters faced a rough Tuesday morning across New Jersey as multiple crashes, delays, and road hazards clogged major highways during rush hour. Just before 8:45 a.m., a crash on…

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After Beloved Worker Killed on Route 9 in Toms River, A New Law Seeks to Increase Penalties for Work Zone Crashes

TRENTON, NJ – The death of a construction worker on Route 9 in Toms River has sparked a bipartisan push in the New Jersey Legislature to increase penalties for intoxicated drivers who…

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Monthslong overnight closure of Route 18 begins Friday night

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Major overnight closures are set to hit Route 18 this week as part of a long-term drainage and pavement rehabilitation project in Middlesex County. Transportation officials said Route…

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Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure

New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…

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Traffic in Lakewood a Mess Today After Downed Pole Shuts Down Route 9 Downtown

LAKEWOOD TWP., N.J. – Traffic in and out of Lakewood is usually pretty congested, but today, it’s a worst case scenario. A downed utility pole and wires have forced the closure of…

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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck crossing Route 1 & 9 in Linden

LINDEN, NJ – A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car while attempting to cross multiple lanes of traffic on West Edgar Road Monday evening. Linden Police…

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Caregiver sentenced to 25 years for the abuse and neglect of disabled woman

Caregiver sentenced to 25 years for the abuse and neglect of disabled woman New Braunfels, TX A 54-year-old caregiver has been sentenced to 25 years in a state correctional facility for the…

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Route 37 Wawa robbery suspect on the run in Toms River

Toms River, NJ – A robbery suspect who targeted a Wawa along Route 37 just after midnight is being sought as township detectives ask residents to help identify him. The man is…

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Toms River woman charged with DWI after rear-end crash on Route 9 in Berkeley Township

Berkeley Township, NJ – A Toms River woman was arrested after police say she was driving drunk when her Jeep rear-ended another vehicle on Route 9 earlier this fall. The crash happened…

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Two drivers charged with DWI in separate Route 9 stops in Berkeley Township

Berkeley Township, NJ – Two motorists were arrested on Route 9 in separate incidents after police say both were driving under the influence during late September traffic stops. The first arrest occurred…

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Pedestrian struck and killed crossing Route 36 in Long Branch

FREEHOLD, NJ – A man was killed Monday evening after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a busy stretch of Route 36 in Long Branch. Police say the crash happened just…

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Road Paving. Paving a residential street by laying asphalt which is initially in the dump truck and then is pressed down to form the new road surface.

Overnight Route 18 closure set for East Brunswick as $86 million road project continues

TRENTON, N.J. – Southbound lanes of Route 18 in East Brunswick will close overnight Friday as part of the state’s ongoing drainage and pavement rehabilitation project. The closure will begin at 10…

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Watch: Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze at Wayne commercial building

Wayne, NJ – Fire crews from across Passaic County battled a two-alarm blaze Wednesday night after heavy smoke poured from a commercial building on Burgess Place. Flames broke out around 8 p.m.…

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New Jersey player hits $22 million in digital lottery stunner

$22 million lottery jackpot struck by single app user in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ – A single New Jersey Lottery player who used the Jackpocket app struck it rich Saturday night, matching…

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Oldtown teen arrested in Route 51 hit-and-run that left man critically injured

OLDTOWN, Md. – A 19-year-old from Oldtown has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian critically injured along Route 51 earlier this month, according to the Allegany…

Route 18 closures scheduled for overnight repairs in East Brunswick

Route 18 closures scheduled for overnight repairs in East Brunswick EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Route 18 southbound will close for overnight detours this week due to a drainage and pavement rehabilitation project.…

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Ohio trooper killed after semi strikes cruiser on Route 11 in Canfield

CANFIELD, OH – An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was killed Thursday after a semi-truck struck his cruiser while he was assisting a disabled vehicle on Route 11. Authorities identified the fallen…

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Totowa woman struck and killed while crossing Route 9 in Marlboro Township

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 70-year-old Totowa woman was struck and killed Saturday morning while attempting to cross Route 9 in Marlboro Township, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:33 a.m. near…

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