All Lanes Closed On Route 22: Telephone Pole Down, Lights Out

BRANCHBURG, NJ — All lanes on Route 22 East in Branchburg are closed after a telephone pole went down and some traffic lights are out.

The pole is reportedly down at Readington Road in Branchburg, according to Somerset County Public Safety.

Traffic lights are out on the highway on both the eastbound and westbound sides. Detours have been set up.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area for the next couple of hours, according to Somerset County Public Safety.

JCP&L is also reporting more than 800 residents are without power in Branchburg in the same area. Read More: 1,000 Somerset County Locals Without Power Following Storm

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