Crime & Safety
Downed Pole, Wires On Rt. 46 In Fairfield Close Lanes Wednesday: DOT
Downed wires on Route 46 in North Jersey have prompted commuting delays in the area Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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FAIRFIELD, NJ - Downed wires on Route 46 in North Jersey have prompted commuting delays in the area Wednesday morning, authorities said.
[UPDATE: The road is back open. Read more here.]
As of 5:26 a.m., there’s a downed pole and wires on Route 46 in both directions west of Route 159/CR 627/Plymouth Road in Fairfield Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
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All lanes are currently closed, the agency said.
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