Route 40 Closed Due To Flooding In Egg Harbor Township

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — All lanes of Route 40 have been closed and detoured due to flooding in Egg Harbor Township.

Motorists should use the Atlantic City Expressway to enter and exit Atlantic City. Traffic out of Atlantic City will be diverted onto the Atlantic City Expressway.

“We are beginning to see flooding throughout certain sections of Atlantic City. Use caution when approaching these areas,” Atlantic City officials said.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for five counties, including Atlantic County, from 4 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday, warning that the storm could bring 6 to 8 inches and possibly more to the southeastern part of New Jersey.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for Atlantic, Cape May, Burlington, Cumberland and Ocean counties ahead of the storm on Sunday and urged people to be careful.

"The anticipated winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, wind gusts, and coastal flooding in parts of Southern New Jersey," Murphy said. "Residents should stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow all safety protocols."

Rounds of coastal flooding are expected, with a coastal flood warning issued for tidal portions of Atlantic, Cape May and Sussex counties. Another winter storm is also possible Thursday night into Friday. Read more: NJ Weather: Winter Storm Warning In 8 NJ Counties, 40-MPH Winds