Crime & Safety

Route 36 Closure In Middletown Area

Route 36 had a closure because of an accident, officials said.

Route 36 had a closure because of an accident, officials said.
Route 36 had a closure because of an accident, officials said. (Patch photo)

Route 36 had closures Friday because of an accident, officials said. The accident took place before 11:21 a.m.

A downed utility pole on Route 36 southbound north of Palmer Avenue in Keansburg was reported, according to authorities. All lanes were closed and detoured.

Transportation officials also reported a utility pole down on Route 36 northbound in the area of Thompson Avenue in Middletown. The left lane was closed.

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