Landing Lane Bridge Closed, Many Middlesex Boro Roads Flooded

MIDDLESEX BOROUGH, NJ — As expected, Middlesex borough was hard hit by Tuesday night's storm, with many roads in town still closed as of Wednesday morning.

Also, the flooding will get worse before it gets better: The Raritan River is expected to rise to a crest of 32 feet by early Wednesday afternoon. Flood stage is 28 feet.

Outside Newark, several drivers in Belleville had to be rescued last night by local police, Patch reported. Read more: Drivers Rescued From Flooded Roads In Belleville Amid Storm

As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Middlesex Police posted: Flood waters continue to rise with the tide. River Road, Cedar Avenue, Shepherd Avenue and Lincoln Blvd. ALL remain closed. Do not drive around barricades or through standing water.

Possumtown Road is closed entering Piscataway, and Shepherd Avenue is closed entering Bridgewater.

Lincoln Blvd. is closed between the Bound Brook border and Raritan Ave. DO NOT drive through standing water.

Due to flooding on the Piscataway side of the Landing Lane bridge, the Landing Lane Bridge is currently closed in both directions until the flood waters recede. Please seek alternate route.

Related: Raritan River Flood Warning In Effect Until Thursday Morning

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