Traffic & Transit

Rt. 72 Jughandle In Manahawkin To Close During Nights

One lane will be open in each direction on Route 72 as officials install a new gas main.

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The jughandle off Route 72, which brings drivers to Doc Cramer Boulevard, will temporary close during evenings for a gas main installation.

The jughandle will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night and morning. The project will begin Monday, and it's expected to take four to five nights, according to Stafford police.

One lane will be open in each direction on Route 72 during that time.

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