Railroad Crossing Repairs In Newark Scheduled For This Week

NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation will be making railroad crossing repairs at Elizabeth Avenue and Route 27/Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark this week.

According to Newark public safety officials, Peddie Street between Elizabeth Avenue and Route 27/Frelinghuysen Avenue will be closed due to the repair work from Tuesday, March 31 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.

The following detours will be in place:

Peddie Street eastbound detour:

• Motorists on Peddie St. eastbound will be directed to turn left onto Elizabeth Ave.
• Turn right onto Concord St.
• Turn right onto Route 27/Frelinghuysen Ave. (back to Peddie St.)

Peddie Street westbound detour:

• Motorists on Peddie St. westbound will be directed to turn right onto Route 27/Frelinghuysen Ave. (southbound)
• Turn left onto Concord St.
• Turn left onto Elizabeth Ave. (back to Peddie St.)

Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes, authorities said.

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