Route 70 Closed In Manchester After Vehicle Overturns

MANCHESTER, NJ — Route 70 is closed at Beckerville Road in Manchester after a vehicle overturned, bringing down poles and wires, authorities said.

The road is closed in both directions, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said in a tweet.

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office also was urging motorists to avoid the area. Detours are in place. It was unclear how long the closure is anticipated to last.

Beckerville Road is just west of the Lakehurst circle.

(Update: The state Department of Transportation said the vehicle was tractor-trailer but it was a passenger vehicle, according to Manchester police. This article has been updated accordingly.)

Route 70, both directions, all lanes closed at CR 14/Beckersville Rd, Manchester due to overturned tractor trailer and down poles and wires. Follow detour or plan alternate route and expect delays.
— NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) July 27, 2021

Note: This article has been updated to correct the direction on the location of the Beckerville Road intersection from the Lakehurst circle.

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