TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Street Closures Announced Due to Funeral of Fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph A. Azcona 
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announces that the following streets will be closed during the below-designated hours to accommodate the funeral of fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph A. Azcona, who died in the line of duty on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Beginning from 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13th to 9 a.m., Friday, March 14th
- Lafayette Street between Pulaski Street and Wilson Avenue
Beginning from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, March 14th
- Clifton Avenue between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Mt. Prospect Avenue between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Garside Street between Park Avenue and Victoria Street
- Cutler Street between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Stone Street between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
Beginning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, March 14th
- Clifton Avenue between 7th Avenue and Orange Street
- 7th Avenue between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard and Clifton Avenue
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #traffic #street #closures
Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000
