Crime & Safety

Flooding Closes Route 130 In Camden Co.

The highway is shut down in both directions.

(Kristin Borden/Patch)

BROOKLAWN, NJ — Route 130 has been shut down Wednesday morning because of flooding, officials said.

As of 9 a.m., the highway is shut down in both directions around Brooklawn Circle — a flood-prone area of Brooklawn by Big Timber Creek.

Since the west traffic circle is closed, the railroad crossing is open, Brooklawn police said at around 8:30 a.m.

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Route 47 and New Broadway are also flooded as of this writing.

Drivers should plan alternate routes if they're traveling through the area.

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