Traffic Signals Down, Thousands Without Power As JCP&L Outage Hits East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Jersey Central Power and Light is reporting an outage affecting an estimated 4,237 customers across East Brunswick and Spotswood.

The utility said 2,814 customers in East Brunswick and 1,423 in Spotswood are without power as crews investigate the cause.

The outage has knocked out traffic signals at Old Stage Road and Summerhill Road and Old Stage Road and New Brunswick Avenue. Police are directing traffic at the affected intersections.

Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution and expect delays. Drivers should consider alternate routes where possible.

Outage information is available at outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html.