Traffic & Transit

Somerdale Road Closed For Downed Wires In Gloucester: Cops

Part of Somerdale Road is closed due to downed wires Wednesday afternoon.

Part of Somerdale Road is closed due to downed wires Wednesday afternoon.
Part of Somerdale Road is closed due to downed wires Wednesday afternoon. (Patch Graphic)

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Somerdale Road is closed between Chews Landing Road and Robert Drive due to downed wires, Gloucester Township police said early Wednesday afternoon.

"Please avoid driving if possible," police said in an alert as a severe storm hit the region. "Severe rain and winds are causing downed wires and trees throughout Gloucester Township. Please use caution."

The severe storm could bring hail, 80-mph damaging winds, power outages and possibly lightning. Read More: NJ Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Hail, 80-MPH Winds

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