Avoid These Newark Streets If Winter Storm Hits, Officials Say

Newark NJ

24 February, 2022

1:54 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — Newark public safety officials are advising drivers to be careful and avoid flood-prone streets ahead of a winter storm forecast. Up to six inches of snow and sleet accumulations are expected in New Jersey from Thursday evening into Friday, paving the way for an icy Friday morning commute. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for 12 counties, including Essex. Read More: Weather Advisories Issued In 12 NJ Counties Ahead Of Storm Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara said that due to the anticipated snow, freezing rain and sleet, many local streets may become flooded and should be avoided. Drivers are also advised to use caution due to possible icy conditions, he added. Officials said local residents can report any non-emergency, weather-related issues to Newark police at: 973-733-6000. For emergencies, including downed wires and trees, dial 911. >> Sign up for Patch email newsletters, including weather updates. Newark public safety officials said the following locations should be avoided due to flooding conditions or the potential for flooding: Clay Street and McCarter Highway South Street and Van Buren Street Jefferson and Chestnut Streets State Street near Broad Street Jabez and Backus Streets 357 Wilson Avenue Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street Magazine Street and Avenue L Magazine Street and Amsterdam StreetRaymond Boulevard and Blanchard StreetAvenue L and Wilson Avenue Wilson Avenue and Avenue KMary Street and Avenue LFerry and Foundry Streets Hyatt Avenue and Wilson AvenueSouth Street and Adams StreetSouth Street and Pulaski StreetSouth Street and Pacific StreetSouth Street and Dawson StreetPacific Street and Calumet StreetPulaski Street and Clifford StreetJefferson Street ad Clifford Street Van Buren Street and Clifford StreetFoundry Street and Roanoke AvenueFoundry Street and Avenue PNorfolk Street Orange Street Nesbitt Street McClellan Street and Runiak AvenueMcClellan Street and Frelinghuysen AvenueFrelinghuysen Avenue and Peddie StreetFrelinghuysen Avenue and Noble StreetNoble Street and Meeker AvenueElizabeth Avenue and Meeker AvenueMartin Luther King Blvd. and State StreetMartin Luther King Blvd. and Orange StreetFrelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page.