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🚨 Rt 295 North & South CLOSED in the area of Exit 17 - Gibbstown, as a result of a serious Motor Vehicle Crash. ⚠️ Multi...
10/21/2026

🚨 Rt 295 North & South CLOSED in the area of Exit 17 - Gibbstown, as a result of a serious Motor Vehicle Crash.

⚠️ Multiple critical injuries have been reported, and a Medevac Helicopter has been requested to land on the Hwy. Please avoid this route if at all possible!!

🚨 Countless fire departments and resources from around the county are currently battling a fire on a barge at the Port o...
10/18/2026

🚨 Countless fire departments and resources from around the county are currently battling a fire on a barge at the Port of Paulsboro. 🔥

In addition to many local Gloucester County Fire Department’s, other assisting agencies include Gloucester County Hazmat, County-wide Foam Task Forces, Marine Firefighting Boats from both sides of the Delaware, USCG, with on-scene support by or notifications being coordinated with many other agencies.

Fire Departments from around the county, and from outside of our county, have relocated to back fill any areas in need of staffing. There is no threat to the public, as the fire has also been brought under control.

⛈️ A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for our entire region through 10:00 PM tonight. 🧊 Isolated hail up to hal...
10/16/2026

⛈️ A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for our entire region through 10:00 PM tonight.

🧊 Isolated hail up to half inch is possible.

💨 Scattered wind gusts of up to 70mph is possible. These storms are also capable of producing tornadoes. 🌪️

⚡️ Frequent lightning is possible.

✅ Be prepared to remain indoors and off of roadways, whenever possible, as any severe storms approach. Remember to secure any outdoor items that may became airborne during heavy winds. And always have multiple ways of receiving weather bulletins and updates!

This Sunday morning 10/18/26 marks the 25th Annual “Ride to Remember” hosted by the Gloucester County Hero Scholarship F...
10/16/2026

This Sunday morning 10/18/26 marks the 25th Annual “Ride to Remember” hosted by the Gloucester County Hero Scholarship Fund, Inc. Temporary intersection closures (listed below) and brief traffic interruptions may delay your travel in the morning. The ride departs at 10AM from Washington Twp. H.S. and travels "63" miles through Gloucester, Salem, & Cumberland Counties in remembrance of Cpl. Steven Levy - Badge #63 of Washington Township Police Department & Gloucester County SWAT Team, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on October 21, 1999 during a SWAT Assignment. This ride also commemorates the men & women who pay the ultimate sacrifice each year.

This year's 25th Annual Ride to Remember is dedicated to Malaga Fire Company Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Reider III, who lost his life in the line of duty on July 10, 2026.

🇺🇸 🚨 For those members of the public, and emergency services agencies, who may wish to safely show your support along the route as the ride passes, please see the route listed below. 🇺🇸 🚨

💙 Gloucester County Hero Scholarship Fund, is an independent 501(c)3 organization dedicated to assisting local First Responders and their families during their most critical time of need. This is provided immediately following a debilitating injury or untimely loss of life during the performance of their duties, as well as offering educational scholarship opportunities for their children and graduating seniors of First Responders annually. 👩‍🎓

⚠️ Route of Travel ⚠️

Washington Twp. High School, exit Minuteman Dr, turn right onto Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd.

Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd to Hurffville-Grenloch Rd. Turn left onto Hurffville-Grenloch Rd. (Washington Twp)

Hurffville-Grenloch Rd to Tyler’s Mill Rd. Turn right onto Tyler’s Mill Rd. (Mantua)

Tyler’s Mill Rd. to Main St. Turn right onto Main St.

Main St. to Breakneck Rd. Turn left onto Breakneck Rd.

Breakneck Rd. to Cedar Rd. Turn right onto Cedar Rd.

Cedar Rd. to Kings Hwy. Turn left onto Kings Hwy. (E. Greenwich/Mickelton)

Kings Hwy. through Woolwich/Swedesboro to Bypass Rd. Turn left onto Bypass Rd. (Mannington Twp.)

Bypass Rd. to Salem-Woodstown Rd. Turn left onto Salem-Woodstown Rd.

Salem-Woodstown Rd. to Welchville Rd. Turn right onto Welchville Rd.

Welchville Rd. to N. Greenwich St. Turn left onto N. Greenwich St. (Alloway)

N. Greenwich St. to Telegraph Rd. Turn left onto Telegraph Rd.

Telegraph Rd to Pecks Corner Cohansey Rd. Turn left onto Pecks Corner Cohansey Rd.

Pecks Corner Cohansey Rd. to Deerfield Rd./Centerton Rd. Turn left onto Centerton Rd. (Almond Rd.) Turn right onto Centerton Rd. (Rt. 553, Pittsgrove Twp)

Centerton Rd. turns to Buck Rd. (Continue straight through Pittsgrove, Upper Pittsgrove and Elk Twps.)

Buck Rd becomes Main St. (Glassboro)

Main St. to Donald Barger Blvd. Turn right onto Donald Barger Blvd.
Donald Barger Blvd becomes William Dalton Dr. (Continue straight past Collegetown & Doubletree Plaza’s)

William Dalton Dr. to Greentree Rd. Turn left onto Greentree Rd.

Greentree Rd. to Washington Lake Park entrance. Left turn into Washington Lake Park for end of ride gathering. 🇺🇸

Washington Township Fire Department, Washington Twp. Ambulance and Rescue Assoc., Mantua Township Fire Department, Mantua Police Department, Harrison Township Police Department, Harrison Twp Fire District 23, East Greenwich Township Fire & Rescue, East Greenwich Township Office of Emergency Management, East Greenwich Township Police NJ, Woolwich Township Police Department, Woolwich Fire Company, Reliance Fire Company, Upper Deerfield EMS, Centerton Fire Company, Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company, Janvier Volunteer Fire Company 43-2, Franklin Township Police Department, Aura Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Elk Township Police Department, Gloucester County EMS, Glassboro Fire Department, Glassboro Police Department, Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Co, Willow Grove Fire Company NJ, Rowan University Police Department, Rowan EMS, Star Cross Fire Department

🚨 Commercial garbage truck catches fire on SR42 south bound in the area of the Camden / Gloucester County borders, just ...
10/05/2026

🚨 Commercial garbage truck catches fire on SR42 south bound in the area of the Camden / Gloucester County borders, just before the entrance to SR55.

🚒 Initial responding units from Bellmawr, Gloucester City, and Deptford Fire Departments are being supported by other companies for additional water and resources, as the fire is still burning deep within the truck hopper with no hydraulics currently operational. Both counties also have Hazmat officials on scene assisting with roadway hazards.

🚧 Heavy traffic conditions exist in both directions as a result of this incident, with 2 right SB lanes closed due to fire suppression and recovery operations. Please seek alternate routes of travel if you are able to.

🕕 6pm UPDATE: The Hwy has been fully cleared and is reopening for travel. It will take time to alleviate congestion in the area, so please be patient in your travels.

🚧 On Monday morning 10/5/26, gas pipeline utitlity work is scheduled to begin on Glassboro-Cross Keys Rd (CR689), from P...
10/02/2026

🚧 On Monday morning 10/5/26, gas pipeline utitlity work is scheduled to begin on Glassboro-Cross Keys Rd (CR689), from Pitman Downer Rd. to Belmont Blvd.

🚦 East bound New St. at Delsea Drive (SR47) will be closed to thru traffic, as will west bound Glassboro-Cross Keys Rd at Pitman Downer Rd. Residential and commercial businesses will remain accessible to local traffic, with support from road crews when necessary.

⚠️ Please utitlize added caution in any area of closures or detours. Allow additional travel time near any impacted roadways or intersections, as any increased congestion may lengthen your commute. Construction work is presently anticipated to last through the week.

Glassboro Police Department
Glassboro Public Schools
Glassboro Fire Department
Glassboro NJ
Washington Township Police Department (Gloucester County) New Jersey
Washington Township Public Schools
Washington Township Fire Department
Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Monroe Township Police Department (Gloucester County, NJ)
Monroe Township Public Schools

🚧 A commercial motor vehicle crash shuts down lanes of SR322 (Mullica Hill Rd.) at Sherwin Rd in Harrison Twp. County H...
09/28/2026

🚧 A commercial motor vehicle crash shuts down lanes of SR322 (Mullica Hill Rd.) at Sherwin Rd in Harrison Twp. County Hazmat was on scene assisting Harrison Twp Fire District with a diesel spill. No injuries were reported.

🚨 All emergency and towing recovery crews have left the scene and the roadway is temporarily reopened. Shortly, emergency road work will shut down west bound traffic again at Cedar Road, to replace a severed utility pole tonight.

⚠️ The closure is currently anticipated to last through the midnight hour. Please use added caution in the area, or seek alternate routes of travel.

🚧 CR640 - Delaware St. CLOSED in the City of Woodbury from Broad St. (SR45) to Jackson St., as impacts from this nor’eas...
09/26/2026

🚧 CR640 - Delaware St. CLOSED in the City of Woodbury from Broad St. (SR45) to Jackson St., as impacts from this nor’easter have begun causing issues. 🚨

⚡️ A large tree has brought down numerous utility poles and wires on the 100 Block of Delaware St., disrupting power and some data lines for the area.

⚠️ Please avoid the area if at all possible, as traffic is anticipated to be affected for approximately 8 hours at minimum after preliminary investigation by PSEG Utility crews.

Woodbury City Police Department- NJ
Woodbury Fire Department
City of Woodbury, NJ

⚠️  A strong nor'easter will impact the region through this weekend.  🌊🌬️  Strong winds may lead to tree damage and isol...
09/25/2026

⚠️ A strong nor'easter will impact the region through this weekend. 🌊

🌬️ Strong winds may lead to tree damage and isolated power outages. The strongest winds will be tonight through Saturday night, but it'll be breezy through Sunday as well. Coastal flooding is forecast to peak during the Saturday morning and/or evening high tide. Do not drive through flooded roads and do not park your vehicle in flood prone areas!

🌨️ Periods of showery rains will develop tonight near the coast and inland by Saturday. It won't be raining constantly, but periods of rain are expected to continue through Sunday. No significant fresh water flooding concerns are expected.

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1200 N Delsea Drive
Clayton, NJ
08312

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