Church Street Closed Nov. 8-14 For NJ Transit Work

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Due to NJ Transit repair work on the track crossing, Church Street, from Holland Road to the track crossing, will close to traffic at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 and is expected to reopen Thursday, Nov. 15, weather permitting.

Monmouth County just announced the news today, Monday, Nov. 5.

Drivers should expect delays while the work is being completed and plan an alternative route when possible.

The detour is as follows:

• Traveling north on Middletown-Lincroft Road: Turn left on Holland Road, right on Red Hill Road, right on Kings Highway and right on Church Street to end the detour.
• Traveling south from Church Street and Kings Highway: Continue on Kings Highway, turn left on Red Hill Road, turn left on Holland Road, turn left at Church Street and continue to the end of the detour.

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