TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Water Main Break at South Orange Avenue and Littleton Avenue Closes Area Streets
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announces that streets in the area of South Orange Avenue and Littleton Avenue are closed to traffic due to a water main break that occurred today.
At approximately 3:55 a.m., Police responded to calls of a water main break at South Orange Avenue and Littleton Avenue, affecting the area from Fairmount Avenue and South 7th Street and from 13th Avenue to 14th Avenue. The City of Newark's Water Department is at the scene and addressing repairs.
No residential water has been affected by this incident.
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes.
Director Fragé thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this event. He also urges anyone with information regarding any criminal activities to call the Police Division'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 https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/ or through our Smartphone App on Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #watermain #break #traffic #advisory
Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000