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Crash Involving Utility Pole Closes Route 79 In Marlboro: See Details

Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and plan an alternate route.

(Renee Schiavone / Patch)

MARLBORO, NJ — A crash involving a utility pole has closed part of Route 79 on Friday afternoon, Marlboro Police said.

Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, police said Route 79 is currently closed between Conover Road and Tennent Road due to the crash.

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Police are on scene and urging drivers to avoid the area and plan an alternative route.

Drivers should expect delays until further notice, police said.

To see the original traffic alert from the Marlboro Township Police Department, you can click here.

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