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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday May 13th, 2026 :: 03:13 p.m. EDT

Advisory

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Street Closures Announced Due To Graduations at Prudential Center

The following streets will be closed during the designated dates and hours below to accommodate graduations at the Prudential Center:
 
• Thursday, May 14th Ramapo College Graduation
Street Closure @ 6:30am
 
• Friday, May 15th, Bergen Community College
Street Closure - 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Monday, May 18th, Seton Hall University
Street Closure – 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Monday, May 18th, Union County College  
Street Closure – 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Tuesday, May 19th, NJCU 
Street Closure – 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Wednesday, May 20th, Kean University
Street Closure – 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Thursday, May 21st, Rutgers Newark  
Street Closure – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Friday, May 22nd, NJIT  
Street Closure – 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Tuesday, May 26th. Essex County College
Street Closure – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• Thursday, May 28th, William Paterson University 
Street Closure 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.
 
The Newark Police Division 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 #police #traffic #prudential #graduation

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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

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Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000

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