Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Route 9 In Berkeley Reopened In Both Directions
Route 9 was closed between Gladney Avenue and the Spirits Unlimited liquor store after a utility pole caught fire, authorities said.
BERKELEY, NJ — UPDATE: The highway is now open in both directions.
Route 9 was closed between Gladney Avenue and the Spirits Unlimited liquor store after a utility pole caught fire and brought down wires, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office said.
The highway is closed in both directions, according to authorities.
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Motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
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