Traffic & Transit

Traffic Alert: Route 72 East Reduced To One Lane This Week

It is expected to continue throughout the week.

STAFFORD, NJ — Beginning April 11 at 7 a.m., Route 72 East will be reduced to one lane due to construction, Stafford police said.

The new traffic pattern will begin in Stafford from the bridge into Ship Bottom. Police said that it is expected to continue until Thursday, April 14.

Use caution and expect delays.

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