Crime & Safety
Downed Wire In Paramus Closes Route 17 For Hours Friday
The closure created massive backups on the heavily-traveled highway and on local roads.

PARAMUS, NJ — Part of Route 17 was closed for hours Friday due to a downed wire.
The wire fell near Century Road. The closure caused massive delays and backups in the area.
Route 17 South and two lanes on Route 17 North were closed for about two hours near the Century Road exits.
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Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com
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