Heavy rain causes road flooding and closures in Monmouth and Ocean counties – Star News Group

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency at 3 p.m. on Friday, citing “significant and severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain and flash flooding.” 

Road flooding and closures were reported by shore police departments in Monmouth and Ocean County.

BELMAR: Police issued the following warning to motorists:

“The heavy rain has lead to many roads being impassable due to flooding throughout town including Highway Rt. 35. Avoid any unnecessary travel and follow any road detours that are in place. Never drive through flooded roads and be sure your vehicle is not parked in flood prone areas.  Residents with basements are reminded to check them periodically for water and make sure their sump pumps are operating properly.

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“Belmar and Lake Como DPW have been out clearing catch basins and drains of debris to help minimize flooding. Also, the outflow pipes for both Belmar’s Silver Lake and Lake Como Lake have been opened throughout the event to help lower lake levels and will continue to be open until the water levels are lower. If you do not need to travel, please stay off roadways until water has receded.”

MANASQUAN: Police reported that Route 71 between Sea Girt Avenue and Stockton Lake Boulevard, as well as between Abe Voorhees Drive and Curtis Avenue were closed due to flooding. Motorists were also alerted to expect flooding in the beach area, East Main Street and Brielle Road.

SPRING LAKE: Police reported that the borough’s overnight parking ordinance would be suspended for Friday evening so vehicles could be moved to higher ground. Police also advised residents to move to higher ground if they live in an area that is in a flood zone or has a history of flooding. 

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BRADLEY BEACH: Police advised motorists that Lake Terrace was closed from Ocean Avenue to Fletcher Lake Avenue due to flooding. 

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS: Police advised motorists to avoid the area of Route 71 between Brighton and Passaic Avenues. They also reported pockets of flooding near Park Avenue and the shopping center. 

WALL TOWNSHIP: Police reported the closure of Lakewood Road between Four Seasons and Ramshorn Drive while crews from the Wall Department of Public Works responded.

BRIELLE: Police reported that Riverview Drive was closed to through traffic between Rankin and  Oceanview road due to flooding conditions. Residents were advised to use an alternate route.

BRICK TOWNSHIP: Police were informing motorists to avoid Hooper Avenue and Bay Harbor Boulevard due to flooding.