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City of Newark Police Division
Friday December 13th, 2024 :: 12:24 p.m. EST

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Street Closures Announced for South Ward - Holiday Winter Wonderland

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announces that the following streets will be closed during the below designated hours due to the Annual South Ward Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Festival, to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
 
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bergen Street between Watson Avenue and Shephard Avenue
Scheerer Avenue between Osborne Terrace and Hunterdon Street
Renner Avenue between Seymour Avenue and Hunterdon Street
 
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes.
 
Director Miranda thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this event. He also urges anyone with information regarding any criminal activity 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://www.newarkpublicsafety.org/. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #holiday #winterwonderland #BackTogetherAgain

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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