Watermain Break closes Route 82 in both directions in Unionen

UNION, NJ – A broken water main has Route 82/Morris Avenue closed in both directions for emergency repairs near the Lowe’s shopping center in Union Township on Tuesday.

The water main broke around 7 a.m. near the entrance to the Lowe’s shopping center in Union Township.

Crews are making repairs, which are expected to be completed by the Wednesday morning rush hour, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.

If the work is completed earlier, the roadway will open sooner. The following detours remain in place until further notice:

Route 82 eastbound detour:

– Motorists on Route 82/Morris Avenue eastbound will be asked to turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue

– Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

– Turn right on Salem Road back to Route 82/Morris Avenue eastbound

Route 82 westbound detour:

– Motorists on Route 82/Morris Avenue westbound will be asked to turn right onto Salem Road

– Turn left onto Vauxhall Road

– Turn left on Stuyvesant Avenue back to Route 82/Morris Avenue