Avoid These Local Roads If ‘Wintry Mix’ Hits Newark This Week

NEWARK, NJ — Newark drivers should avoid flood-prone streets and watch out for “no parking” signs if ugly winter weather hits the area on Monday and Tuesday, as forecasters are predicting.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, snow is predicted for Monday, followed by a “wintry mix” on Tuesday.

The snow or winter precipitation may cause flooding, officials noted. Here are a list of streets that should be avoided:

• Clay Street and McCarter Highway
• South Street and Van Buren Street
• Jefferson and Chestnut Streets
• State Street near Broad Street
• Jabez and Backus Streets
• 357 Wilson Avenue
• Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street
• Magazine Street and Avenue L
• Magazine Street and Amsterdam Street
• Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street
• Avenue L and Wilson Avenue
• Wilson Avenue and Avenue K
• Mary Street and Avenue L
• Ferry and Foundry Streets
• Hyatt Avenue and Wilson Avenue
• South Street and Adams Street
• South Street and Pulaski Street
• South Street and Pacific Street
• South Street and Dawson Street
• Pacific Street and Calumet Street
• Pulaski Street and Clifford Street
• Jefferson Street and Clifford Street
• Van Buren Street and Clifford Street
• Foundry Street and Roanoke Avenue
• Foundry Street and Avenue P
• Norfolk Street
• Orange Street
• Nesbitt Street
• McClellan Street and Runiak Avenue
• McClellan Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Peddie Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Noble Street
• Noble Street and Meeker Avenue
• Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and State Street
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and Orange Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass

Drivers in Newark should also follow the city’s “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” regulations, officials said (see photo below).

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety:

“Signs have been posted on streets throughout the City of Newark to notify motorists of the streets designated for no parking during snow storms. Motorists and residents are urged to look for the signs to identify the streets where the parking ban will be enforced.”

In addition, the Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding conditions and other weather-related incidents through the combined use of police, fire, and Office of Emergency Management personnel.

Newark safety officials suggested that residents should secure outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse, and building materials.

“For fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event,” officials added.

Residents can call 973-733-6000 for non-emergency weather-related matters, and should dial 911 for emergencies.

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