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Five NJ Protestors Among 60 Arrested In I-676 Shutdown In Philadelphia: Police Five NJ Protestors Among 60 Arrested In I-676 Shutdown In Philadelphia: Police
Five NJ Protestors Among 60 Arrested In I-676 Shutdown In Philadelphia: Police More than 60 people have been arrested in connection with a protest that completely shutdown I-676 in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, March 30, authorities said. The protestors were from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and ran onto the highway at Broad Street around 4 p.m., causing disruptions to traffic flow, Philadelphia police said at the time. On Sunday, March 31, Pennsylvania State Police released a list of towns and ages of those arrested, all who were charged with disorderly conduct. Thirty-nine of them were from Philadelphia with a others from Trappe, Downingtown, Lansd…
Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County
Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County A traffic signal is down blocking traffic in both directions on Route 77 in Salem County, authorities said. The mishap occurred about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 near Route 611 (Elmer-Shirley Road) in Upper Pittsgrove Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed intermittently northbound, the DOT said. All lanes were closed southbound, according to 511nj.org. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
DC Area Climate Protestors Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume DC Area Climate Protestors Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume
DC Area Climate Protestors Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume A July Fourth climate protest that halted traffic on the Capital Beltway has some activists upset, saying the backup caused even more pollution. Protestors kneeling on the road brought traffic to a complete standstill at Route 29 around 12:30 p.m. in Silver Spring, leading to the arrest of 14 people. Some activists say that the action of stopping traffic actually contributed to making the climate worse. Don't do this. Never protest anything in DC by sitting in the Interstate Capital Beltway or any road. All these climate protesters did was make the climate worse by backing up traffic 1…
NJ Turnpike Blocked By Tractor-Trailer Crash: State Police NJ Turnpike Blocked By Tractor-Trailer Crash: State Police
NJ Turnpike Blocked By Tractor-Trailer Crash: State Police The northbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike were blocked after a tractor-trailer crashed, authorities said. The truck became fully engulfed in flames at about 5:55 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, State Police said.  The crash occurred at milepost 30.6 in Cherry Hill Township. No injuries were reported and the truck was removed shortly after 7 a.m., a State Police spokesman said.  The cause and circumstances of the accident remain under investigation.
Atlantic City Expressway Closed In South Jersey For Vehicle Fire Atlantic City Expressway Closed In South Jersey For Vehicle Fire
Atlantic City Expressway Closed In South Jersey For Vehicle Fire The Atlantic City Expressway reportedly was shut down in both directions in South Jersey during rush-hour, authorities said. Initial reports about 4 p.m. said a vehicle fire had prompted the closure near mile-marker 43 in Winslow Township, Camden County. No other details were immediately available CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Overturned Trailer, Downed Pole Jams Route 322 Overturned Trailer, Downed Pole Jams Route 322
Overturned Trailer, Downed Pole Jams Route 322 An overturned tractor-trailer and a downed pole closed Route 322 in Gloucester County Tuesday afternoon. Route 322 westbound is closed from West of CR-671/Oak Grove Road to East of CR-669 and Meetinghouse Road in Woolwich Township until further notice, according to 511nj.org. Closed due to overturned tractor trailer in #WoolwichTwp on US-322 WB between Locke Avenue/Oak Grove Rd/CR-671 and Stone Meetinghouse Rd / Berkley Rd #traffic https://t.co/BtegSRlPfO — TTWN Philadelphia (@TotalTrafficPHL) July 20, 2021 There was one minor injury, initial reports say. This is a developing story. C…
South Jersey Retaining Wall Collapse Slows Northbound Traffic On I-295, Route 42 South Jersey Retaining Wall Collapse Slows Northbound Traffic On I-295, Route 42
South Jersey Retaining Wall Collapse Slows Northbound Traffic On I-295, Route 42 A northbound lane on Interstate 295 was closed Thursday in Camden County, to repair a partically-collapsed retaining wall that is part of a multi-million dollar transportation project, authorities said. South Jersey motorists should expect heavy congestion on I-295 North and Route 42 North. “The right lane on I-295 northbound, where it crosses over Essex Avenue (in Bellmawr), was closed for stabilization of a retaining wall,” the New Jersey Department of Transportation said in a statement. “The lane closure will remain in place until further notice.” The state DOT said the closure, which b…