Crime & Safety

Construction Accident Shuts Down Franklin Avenue

A gas line was accidentally struck during construction causing road closure and traffic delays.

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A gas line was struck near 809 Franklin Ave. Tuesday and the road was closed for a number of hours.

Franklin Lakes Fire Department and PSE&G responded quickly and secured the scene. Franklin Lakes Police Department was also on scene for much of the afternoon to help guide traffic.

FLPD believes that it was an isolated accidental incident and does not expect this problem to cause any further road closures. 

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