Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Downed Wires, Road Closures In Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ - heavy rains lashed through the area on Tuesday evening causing flooding, and downed wires and trees in Princeton.

As of Wednesday morning, several local roads are closed due to storm damage, the police department said.

Motorists have been asked to use alternate routes if their commute is impacted by closures. "Do not drive around barricades, over downed lines or through flooded roadways.," officials said.

The following roads are closed due to flooding:

• Quaker Road between Province Line Road and Mercer Road
• Mercer Road between Province Line Road and Lovers Lane: OPEN
• River Road between Herrontown Road and Blue Spring Road

The following roads are closed due to downed wires and trees:

• Stuart Road between Cherry Hill Road and BouvantDrive
• North Road at Prettybrook Road
• Drakes Corner Road between Great Road and Leonard Court
• Ridgeview Road between Cherry Hill Road and Petit Place
• Mt. Lucas Road between Ross Stevenson Circle and Poor Farm Road: OPEN
• Snowden Lane between Wheatsheaf and Franklin Avenue
• Snowden Lane is closed from Nassau Street to Hamilton Avenue
• Pardee Circle is closed

A Wind Advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, with 20 to 25 mph winds and gusts to 45 mph expected. "Please use caution when traveling as new trees and wires may have fallen that are not included on this list," police said.