Crime & Safety

Accident Shuts Down A Portion Of Route 79 In Marlboro

A utility pole was knocked down and the highway is closed in both directions, north of Wyncrest Road in Marlboro. Detours are in place.

An accident has forced police to shut down a portion of Route 79 in Marlboro.

A utility pole was knocked down and the highway is closed in both directions, north of Wyncrest Road, according to an alert, posted around 10 a.m., on the the state’s traffic website.

All lanes are closed. Detours are in place, and drivers can expect delays of five to ten minutes.

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