The New Jersey Turnpike ramp from Interchange 13A to Jersey Gardens Boulevard was closed after a water main broke in Elizabeth on Tuesday.
The water main interruption occurred around 6 a.m. along North Avenue and Kapkowski Road near Elizabeth Center, one block from Mills in Jersey Gardens. In the afternoon, the American Water crew were seen digging in the ground and preparing to repair the broken pipes.
A detour is in place for drivers accessing the maritime terminal at Port of Newark. Officials say the area is mostly heavy with truck traffic. Drivers must access the port terminal located at Exit 14 of the New Jersey Turnpike, Port Street, or Doremus Avenue. North Avenue between Fed Ex Way and Polaris Street is only accessible to authorized local traffic.