The eastbound side was closed as of 5 p.m., with Newark police's helicopter apparently called to the scene.
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Local police did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment. Initial and unconfirmed reports say a bomb or some type of explosive device was in a vehicle parked on the roadway.
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