Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., announces that the following streets will be closed during the hours designated below due to the inauguration ceremony of New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Beginning from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• Center Street from McCarter Highway to Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
• Mulberry Street from Raymond Blvd. to Center Street
• Rector Street from McCarter Hwy to Mayor Gibson Blvd.
• Fulton Street from Mayor Gibson Blvd. to Rector Street
• Park Place from Raymond Blvd. to Center Street
• East Park Street from Park Place to Mulberry Street
• Kitchell Street between East Park Street and Mulberry Street
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.
Director Miranda thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this event. He also urges anyone with information regarding 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/. #newarknj #traffic #advisory
