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TRENTON - Route 22 and Route 28 are closed in both directions to clear debris and make emergency roadway repairs caused by flooding in Somerset and Middlesex counties. Motorists are advised to avoid both roads.
Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties due to flooding caused by torrential rains and has advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
Route 22
Route 22 is closed in both directions between Washington Avenue in Green Brook and Terrill Road in Watchung, Somerset County. There is severe damage in four locations on Route 22 including sections where the roadway has buckled and heaved, median barrier has been dislodged and washed into travel lanes, and debris is covering the highway. In addition, abandoned cars that were caught in the flood waters need to be removed.
Route 22 eastbound was closed near Washington Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. Monday, July 14 due to roadway damage near Jefferson Avenue (mile post 42.5) in Green Brook caused by flooding. As flood waters receded, three other locations were identified with significant damage:
Crews are on scene and working to clear debris and make repairs to the damaged roadway. It is unclear how long repairs may take. Motorists should avoid using Route 22 in this area.
Route 28
Route 28 is closed in both directions between Mountain Avenue (mile post 2.86) in Bridgewater, Somerset County and Warrenville Road (mile post 11.36) in Dunellen, Middlesex County due to damage from flooding. Motorists should avoid using Route 28 in this area.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.