Officials confirm crack on Smith Street was caused by nearby construction
The crack on the street was discovered about two weeks ago. The road has been closed ever since.
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A large crack that formed down the middle of a major roadway in Middlesex County was caused by a nearby construction project, according to officials.
The Middlesex County Department of Transportation says that the damage to Smith Street – the road that connects Woodbridge and Perth Amboy – was caused by construction activity from the adjacent property.
The crack was discovered about two weeks ago. The road has been closed ever since.
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“Temporary measures are put in place to stabilize further erosion from weather conditions, and Woodbridge Township will continue to inform drivers of alternate roads,” officials wrote in a statement.
Middlesex officials say they are working to determine the next steps to reconstruct and reopen the roadway.
