Route 21 in Newark closed.
Currently, Route 21 in Newark is closed to traffic in both directions between Route 22 and I-280, due to "police department activity" according to NJ DOT traffic reports.
The activity, is most likely due to the visit of President Barack Obama in Newark.
However, NJ Transit tweeted at 5:25 p.m., that bus service in the downtown Newark and Broad Street area had resumed normal operations after "previous police activity."
Newark light rail also has resumed service on the Broad Street extension, Nj Transit reported
Earlier today NJDOT officials said they weren't disclosing alternate routes or any information about the presidential motorcade route.
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