Traffic & Transit

Edison Rt. 1 Utility Pole Downed, Blocks Lane Saturday Morning: DOT

A downed utility pole on Rt. 1 in Edison has prompted traffic delays Saturday morning, authorities said.

A downed utility pole on Rt. 1 in Edison has prompted traffic delays Saturday morning, authorities said.
A downed utility pole on Rt. 1 in Edison has prompted traffic delays Saturday morning, authorities said. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

EDISON, NJ - A downed utility pole on Rt. 1 in Edison has prompted traffic delays Saturday morning, authorities said.

As of 7:20 a.m., there’a utility pole down on Rt. 1 southbound south of I-287 in Edison, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

One right lane and shoulder are currently closed, the agency said.

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