Sparking wires downed by the overnight storm Monday closed Sylvan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs in both directions and melted some of the roadway, authorities said.
Route 9W remained closed past noon between Sage Road and Demarest Avenue while repairs were made, Detective Lt. Ronald F. Waldt said.
Englewood Cliffs police and firefighters responded to the mishap shortly before 3 a.m., Waldt said.
“Patrol officers found that the wires were live,” the lieutenant said. “Arcing of the wires was creating a condition wherein the asphalt was melting.
“PSE&G was able to cut power and render the scene safe for repair.”
No injuries were reported nor vehicles damaged.
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