For immediate release
August 14, 2018
Monmouth County
Roads and Bridges Closed
Due to Flooding
Detours will be in
place until water subsides
and repairs are
made
WALL TOWNSHIP/HOWELL, NJ – Several roads and bridges in Monmouth
County were made impassable on August 13 from heavy rains that caused flooding.
Detours have been established for impacted locations and will remain in place
until additional assessments can be completed.
“Our crews have been assessing the storm damage since yesterday throughout the
County to determine the safety of all roads and bridges impacted,” said
Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “In instances where flood waters receded,
structures were inspected and/or repaired and were reopened as appropriate.”
Some of the roads and bridges initially impacted have been
assessed and are now open to motorists. However, the following remain closed
until further notice:
- In Wall Township, the remaining closed roads are Allenwood Road, (Monmouth County
structure W-18a) just south of the intersection with West Hurley Pond Road, and
Marconi Road (Monmouth County structure W-56), about 250 feet north of the
intersection with Monmouth Blvd.
- In Howell Township, currently closed roads are Ramtown Greenville Road, (Monmouth
County structure HL-59) about 500 northeast of the intersection with Arnold
Blvd., and Lakewood-Allenwood Road, (Monmouth County structure HL60a,) just
east of the intersection with Vienna Road. Repairs at HL60a are currently
being performed and are expected to be completed by the end of today.
Governor
Murphy has declared a State of Emergency in Monmouth County in response to this
event.
“We urge all residents to continue to drive with caution in the aftermath of
the storm,” said Director Arnone. “The County
will continue working on all impacted areas as long as necessary and apprise
residents of any changes in the coming days.”
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