Water Main Project Disrupting Washington, Main Streets In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — If you're headed to or through Toms River tonight or Thursday night, avoid the area of Main and Washington streets.

Traffic is being diverted in the area as Suez works on a water main at the intersection.

Jane Kunka, a spokewoman for Suez, said the work by CRJ Contracting is being done from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. each night. The work began on Monday, she said, and is in conjuction with work by the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority at the same location.

"Please note that SUEZ prioritizes health and safety as a foundation for protection of our customers, employees and operational excellence," Kunka said. "As such, safety/law enforcement will be at the construction site to divert and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as necessary."

On Tuesday night police had Washington Street blocked at Robbins Street and Main Street blocked both north of the intersection and at the Water Street intersection.

Area residents and businesses are not expected to lose water service during the project, she said.

Photo via Suez Water South Jersey Facebook page