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City of Newark Police Division
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 :: 02:53 p.m. EST

Advisory

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Street Closures Announced Due to Blue Mass

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Street Closures Announced Due to Blue Mass

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces that streets will be closed due to the annual Blue Mass celebration at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, on Thursday, November 7th.

The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

• Clifton Avenue between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
• Ridge Street between Victoria Avenue and Park Avenue
• Victoria Avenue between Mt. Prospect Avenue and Ridge Street
• Branch Brook Park between Clifton Avenue and Park Avenue

Director Ambrose thanks drivers in advance for their patience and cooperation during this event, which honors the memory of law enforcement personnel.

Anyone with information regarding any criminal or suspicious information is urged to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.

Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000

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