Traffic & Transit
All Lanes Closed On Route 202/206: Police Search For Missing Driver
A car hit a utility pole causing it to snap in half bringing down the power lines. The driver fled before Bridgewater Police arrived.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — All lanes on Route 202/206 South near Route 22 remain closed as of 2:50 p.m. on Friday after an early-morning crash caused power lines to topple. The driver is still missing as well, said Bridgewater Police Lt. Kevin Lamey.
Just after 6 a.m., a Silver Ford Escort hit a utility pole causing it to snap in half and bringing down the attached power lines on Route 202/206 South near Commons Way, said Lamey.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene before Bridgewater Police arrived, said Lamey.
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PSE&G is working to fix the pole. The New Jersey Department of Transportation also helped with closing the roadway and diverting traffic.
Along with the Route 202/206 closure, the Route 22 West ramp to Route 202/206 south is also closed due to this crash.
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At this point, it is unknown how long the roadway will be closed, said Lamey around 10:30 a.m.
The closure is also impacting surrounding roadways such as Route 22.
This crash is still being investigated by Officer Brian Eitner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Brian Eitner at 908-722-4111 ext. 4068.
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