Traffic & Transit

Bridge Avenue Partly Flooded In Point Pleasant: Police

Point Pleasant Boro police are warning drivers to use extreme caution because of flooding from the heavy rain.

Heavy rain is causing road flooding in Point Pleasant Borough, police warn.
Heavy rain is causing road flooding in Point Pleasant Borough, police warn. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

POINT PLEASANT, NJ — Bridge Avenue is partially closed in Point Pleasant on Friday as heavy rain has caused flooding in the road, Point Pleasant Police said.

The righthand travel lane is closed, police said, and warned drivers to use extreme caution if driving in the area.

"ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME TODAY! Due to the heavier rain many streets have had flooding. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED ROADWAYS," police said in a pair of alerts.

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