Traffic & Transit

Route 79 In Marlboro Closed Indefinitely After Accident

A two-car crash Thursday in Marlboro took down a utility pole, causing a partial closure of Route 79 as repairs are made: Police

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The site of an accident that has closed a portion of Route 79 in Marlboro on Thursday morning. Police will update when the new utility pole is installed and traffic can resume normally.
The site of an accident that has closed a portion of Route 79 in Marlboro on Thursday morning. Police will update when the new utility pole is installed and traffic can resume normally. (Provided by Marlboro Police Department)

MARLBORO, NJ — Route 79 was still closed between Station Road and Blossom Avenue due to a motor vehicle crash that took down a telephone pole, Marlboro police report.

A detour has been set up by the Department of Transportation.

Police officers were on location, pending work by Verizon’s arrival.

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Marlboro Capt. Stephen Levy said two cars were involved in the accident. No serious or life-threatening injuries were reported, he said.

Police will update conditions on the road.

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