Crime & Safety

Bloomfield Avenue Reopened After Crash: West Caldwell Police

Bloomfield Avenue was temporarily closed in both directions due to a vehicle accident, West Caldwell police said.

CALDWELL, NJ — Bloomfield Avenue was closed in both directions due to a vehicle accident on Wednesday, West Caldwell police said.

The West Caldwell Police Department issued the following advisory at 11:23 a.m.:

“BLOOMFIELD AVE CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS I/F/O 977 BLOOMFIELD AVE (ESSEX MALL) DUE TO MVA. PLEASE USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.”

Bloomfield Avenue was reopen in both directions, police stated at 5:05 p.m.

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