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

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Good morning to you Gloucester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

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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    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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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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