Fallen Tree, Wires Closes Route 10 In Morris County: See Details

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Following a battering from high winds and heavy rain on Thursday evening, Route 10 has been closed due to a fallen tree and wires in Randolph.

On Wednesday, around 9:30 a.m., the Randolph Police Department announced that Route 10 is closed in both directions between Canfield Avenue and Dover Chester Road.

According to police, the fallen tree and wires have caused "significant" damage to three utility poles.

Residents of The Oaks Townhomes can access them by using the eastbound lanes of Route 10 at the Canfield Avenue intersection, police said.

"Please be aware that access to AND from the complex should be made utilizing the eastbound lanes of travel," police said in an announcement. "Motorists should not attempt to cross the grass median onto the westbound lanes of travel. Officers are stationed at this location to assist motorists."

JCP&L and the New Jersey Department of Transportation are on Route 10 working on repairs. Check back with Patch for updates.