🌱 Patch AM: Long Traffic Delays Anticipated During Gloucester Township Bridge Replacement Project

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In today's newsletter:

• Expect weekday backups near Somerdale Road Bridge as work continues

Also on today's calendar: Plan today for tomorrow's care and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Traffic Delays Anticipated During Gloucester Township Bridge Replacement Project (patch.com) — Drivers in Gloucester Township should prepare for significant delays this week as Somerdale Road Bridge replacement work continues weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with alternating traffic patterns and flaggers directing vehicles. Local police are warning that fines are doubled in this active construction zone, so residents should slow down, follow directions, and consider alternate routes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gloucester

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Thursday October 22
• Plan today for tomorrow's care →
  Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys, 3152 Glassboro - Cross Keys Rd, Glassboro
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Community Wellness Workshops →
  Building Bridges Family Success Center, 717 Chews Landing Rd, Lindenwold
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Homecoming Dance
  Sterling High School Somerdale, NJ 08083
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Homecoming Game Tailgate
  Sterling High School Somerdale, NJ 08083
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Fire Prevention Night
  Sterling High School Somerdale, NJ 08083
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Boos and Brews 10k/5k/Beer Mile →
  Glasstown Brewing Company, 10 Peterson St, Millville
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• South Jersey Family Fall Fest →
  Gloucester Premium Outlets, 100 Premium Outlets Dr, Blackwood
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Kids Cooking Club (Grades 3-5) →
  Deptford Free Public Library, 670 Ward Dr, Deptford
  4:30 pm
• South Jersey Young Guns Fields# 4 & 5 →
  Lindenwold Park, 1000 United States Ave., Lindenwold
  5:30 pm
• Fire Prevention Night Out
  Woodbury Heights FIre Dept Parking Lot
  6:00 pm
• Sensory Storytime →
  Deptford Free Public Library, 670 Ward Dr, Deptford
  6:00 pm
• NJ Gators Fields #1 & #2 →
  Lindenwold NJ
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Senior Health Fair & Annual Flu Shot Program Launch →
  The Forum Wedding & Catering Hall, 109 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood
  10:00 am

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• Boys soccer rankings for Oct. 5: Big upset shakes up the top 12 (lehighvalleylive.com)

Ok Gloucester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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