Crime & Safety
Downed Tree Causes Palmer Avenue Closure in West Long Branch
A portion of the road will be closed until 6 p.m.
By Christopher Sheldon
A tree that was knocked down due to Friday morning's storm has caused the closure of Palmer Road in West Long Branch.
The road will be closed between Monmouth Road and Larchwood Avenue until 6 p.m. on Friday.
The tree fell and landed on power lines, and crews from JCP&L are currently on the scene fixing them.
The West Long Branch Police are asking residents to avoid the road and plan alternate routes at this time.Â
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