Crime & Safety

Transformer Fire In Downtown New Brunswick Friday Morning

There is a road closure on Bayard Street between George and Neilson streets.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Avoid the area of downtown New Brunswick as of 8:30 a.m. Friday. PSE&G is continuing repairs following a transformer fire after this morning's intense storm, said police.

Road closure: Bayard Street between George Street and Neilson Street.

However, as of 9 a.m. George Street is now open between Liberty Street and Bayard Street.

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