Portions of Route 1 have been closed.
NORTH BRUNSWICK TWP. -- Route 1 between Aaron Road and Commercial Boulevard has been closed due to downed wires, the police department said in a statement.
It will be closed in both directions "for the next couple of hours," the statement said.
Route 1 South traffic was being detoured at Commercial Boulevard to Hartland Commons/Aaron Road back to Route 1 South.
Route 1 North traffic is being detoured to Grand Avenue through the Costco shopping center back to Route 1 North, officials said.
Officials added that motorists should expect delays and plan alternative routes.
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