Traffic & Transit

Downed Tree On Power Lines Prompts Cranford Road Closure: Police

A section of Walnut Avenue in Cranford is closed due to tree falling on power lines, Cranford Police said Monday afternoon.

Walnut Ave. is closed between Chester Lang Place and Lincoln Avenue, police said Monday.
Walnut Ave. is closed between Chester Lang Place and Lincoln Avenue, police said Monday. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

CRANFORD, NJ — A section of Walnut Avenue is closed Monday afternoon due to a tree leaning on the power lines, according to Cranford Police.

The road is closed between Chester Lang Place and Lincoln Avenue, police said. Drivers are told to see alternate routes.

PSE&G has been notified of the issue and is responding as soon as possible, according to Cranford Police.

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