Traffic & Transit
River Road Closed In Chatham Borough
Road detours have been issued by Chatham police.
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CHATHAM, NJ — The southbound lane of River Road will be closed near the area of Watchung Avenue for the next five hours.
The road will be closed due to planned utility work, police said.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate a route. Detours have been issued by police near the road closure.
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