Gas Main Break Closes US 206 In Part of Burlington County

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — A gas main break shut down U.S. Route 206 in part of Burlington County for part of Wednesday afternoon, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.

As of about 2:45 p.m., all lanes of U.S. 206 from south of Juliustown Road in Springfield to Woodlane Road in Pemberton Township were closed, according to the transportation agency.

There is no word at this point on when the road might reopen, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.

Drivers who would normally travel that stretch of road are encouraged to find an alternate route, the transportation agency said.

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