Road closed for storm drain work in Montclair

Heard on: Montclair NJ Law Dispatch

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advised on an update.

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The callers to be on the one-way section of Watchung Ave off the stairs.

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Two 16, five.

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I got to close off at Valley and Appleton.

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Two 16, go.

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Two 13 receiving.

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Receiving.

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were able to get it blocked off.

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Thank you. Code for the cones.

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Two 13 received.

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Ground, just be advised, we need a call.

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I'll be in car 76 .

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Received, we should be good for now.

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Unless you have some barricades with you.

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Bring it over to town.

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Units in the field, be advised.

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DPW is currently sending a couple people in to assist with the storm drain cleaning.

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FD also has squad four out and available to assist as well.

2026-11-13 00:35 UTC

Road Closure

Valley Rd & Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, units reported a possible road hazard on the one-way section of Watchung Avenue near the stairs and requested the area be closed off at Valley Road and Appleton Avenue. Cones or barricades were requested, and public works and a fire squad were sent to assist with storm drain cleaning.