NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Storm cleanup efforts remain underway throughout New Providence following the recent severe weather,
Officials said several roadways remain impassable due to downed trees, utility poles, and live or low-hanging power lines.
Residents are urged to avoid all closed areas, never approach downed wires, and refrain from attempting to move storm debris.
Among the affected roadways include:
• Old Oak Dr – closed between Overhill Rd. and Acorn Dr. due to downed tree and power lines
• Tall Oaks Dr – closed between Acorn Dr. and Overhill Rd. due to downed tree and power lines
• Overhill Rd – closed between Tall Oaks Dr. and Kendrick Rd. due to downed utility poles and power lines
• Central Ave – closed between Livingston Ave. and Salem Rd. due to low-hanging power lines
• Salem Rd – closed between Woodland Dr. and Greenwood Rd. due to downed power lines
• Verona Rd – closed between Central Ave. and Woodland Rd. due to downed power lines
• Oakwood Dr – closed between Bergen Rd. and Old Brook Ln due to downed tree and low-hanging wires
• Oakwood Dr – closed between South St. and Old Brook Ln due to downed power lines
• Passaic St (northbound) – between Elkwood Ave. and Walton Ave. lane blocked by low-hanging power line
• Commonwealth Ave – between Walker Rd. and Madison Ave. completely blocked by tree on live wires
• Madison Ave – between Elkwood Ave. and Springfield Ave. closed due to downed tree
• Morehouse Pl – closed due to downed tree and low wires
• Clarendon Ct – closed due to wires and trees down
• Pearl St – closed due to fallen utility pole and live wires
• Elizabeth Ct – closed due to tree on wires
• Magnolia Dr – closed due to downed wires
• Coddington – closed due to tree on wires
Borough officials remind residents to treat all downed wires as energized and dangerous while allowing emergency responders and utility crews to work safely.
Updates on road reopenings will be provided as cleanup efforts continue
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