Traffic alert: road closure on rt. 9 in toms river due to gas leak

Traffic Alert: Road Closure on Rt. 9 in Toms River Due to Gas Leak

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department has announced an urgent road closure on Rt. 9 following a reported natural gas leak. The affected section, between Cox Cro Road and Silverton Road, is closed in both directions.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until further notice. Authorities are addressing the situation, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Please stay tuned to local news outlets or the Toms River Police Department’s social media channels for further updates.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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