Plan an alternative route, police said.
NORTH BRUNSWICK -- Route 27 near Omaha Road is closed in both directions Wednesday night after a tree fell into the roadway, police said.
And due to heavy winds, it's possible the tree won't be removed until the early morning hours Thursday, North Brunswick police said. Police are recommending that commuters plan an alternative route for Thursday morning.
Tree down on power lines North Brunswick NJ 27 & Omaha Rd @News12NJ pic.twitter.com/7yBOBkCKHb
-- Ranji Sinha (@ranjisinha) February 25, 2016
The incident occurred during a powerful wind and rainstorm that hit the Garden State Wednesday evening.
Elsewhere, police in South Brunswick reported flooding issues on Route 1 at Raymond Road Wednesday evening.
A flash flood warning is in effect for Middlesex County and other parts of the state.
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