Crime & Safety
Road Closures And Power Outages In Mendham Thursday Afternoon
Drivers should brace for a messy commute home from work as downed trees and wires close roads.
MENDHAM, NJ — Several roads are still closed in Mendham Thursday afternoon, after a strong storm Wednesday night that toppled trees and downed power lines was followed by a gusty Thursday.
The following roads are closed as of 3:55 p.m. in Mendham, according to police:
- Corey Ln is closed near Browning Ct due to a tree down with wires
- Ironia Rd between Rt 24 and the Roxiticus Extension is closed to thru traffic for a tree down with wires.
- Power outage at the Elementary School and West Main St area.
"Just a reminder to stay clear of any and all downed wires, you never know if they are live!" police warned residents.
Find out what's happening in Mendham-Chesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
There are less than 50 homes across the Mendhams and Chesters with current outages, JCP&L says.
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