Downed utility pole, live wires shuts down Route 3 in Secaucus
NEW JERSEY - A downed utility pole with live wires has shut down Route 3 in Secaucus in both directions, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said on Twitter.
Officials said to avoid the area, which has been closed since 7 a.m. for emergency utility repairs that are expected to last through the evening commute.
The ramp from Route 495 westbound to Route 3 westbound is closed, as well as the ramps from Route 1 & 9 to Route 3 westbound. The ramp from Route 495 westbound to the New Jersey Turnpike remains open, while Route 3 eastbound is closed at Meadowlands Parkway.
A downed utility pole with live wires has shut down Route 3 in Secaucus in both directions, officials said.
Drivers are being advised to follow posted detours or plan an alternate route:
Route 3 Eastbound
Alternate Routes
• Take Route 21 northbound and follow signs for Route 46 eastbound; or
• Continue on straight on Route 20 northbound to I-80 eastbound
Or
• Take Route 21 southbound to I-280 eastbound
Or
• Take Route 17 northbound to Route 46 eastbound or I-80 eastbound
Detour
• Cross the Hackensack River and take the Meadowlands Parkway exit
• Turn left onto Meadowlands Parkway
• Stay right to take the ramp to Secaucus Road/CR 678
• Follow Secaucus Road/CR 678 to Route 1&9 northbound or southbound
Route 495 Westbound to Route 3 Westbound Detour
• Drivers on Route 495 westbound will be directed to take the exit for Route 1 & 9 northbound, just past the Kennedy Boulevard overpass
• Take Route 1&9 to Route 46 westbound
A downed utility pole with live wires has shut down Route 3 in Secaucus in both directions, officials said.
Route 1 & 9 Northbound to Route 3 Westbound Detour
• Motorists on Route 1 & 9 northbound will be directed to continue on Route 1 & 9 northbound
• Take Route 94/Grand Avenue or Broad Avenue to Route 46 westbound
Route 1 & 9 Southbound to Route 3 Westbound Detour
• Motorists on Route 1 & 9 southbound will be directed to continue on Route 1 & 9 southbound to Route 7 westbound
A downed utility pole with live wires has shut down Route 3 in Secaucus in both directions, officials said.