the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Newark NJ, On Monday, August 26, the MTV Video Music Awards is being hosted at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ—its first time ever in New Jersey. Due to the traffic congestion resulting from this event, we encourage those traveling in the area to allow for extra time and, if you are not attending the event, plan alternate routes. (Road closure info below)
If your commute involves bus: NJ TRANSIT bus service throughout Newark will be subject to delays and detours due to the event. There is the potential for gridlock traffic conditions Monday.
If your commute involves rail: There may be an increase in NJ TRANSIT rail / light rail ridership due to the close proximity of Newark Penn Station and the limited parking space in and around the city of Newark. Please plan for extra time in your travels and plan accordingly.
You will notice an increased presence of NJTPD and law enforcement from surrounding agencies.
The Newark NJ Department of Public Safety advises of these upcoming road closures:
STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION
Sunday, August 25th, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mulberry Street between Market Street and Lafayette Street
Monday, August 26th, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Mulberry Street, from Lafayette Street to Market Street
• Franklin Street
Monday, August 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Extended Street Closure)
• Mulberry Street, from Raymond Boulevard and Green Street
Monday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Market Street between Washington Street and McCarter Highway
• Edison Place between Broad Street and McCarter Highway
LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Monday, August 26th, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Bus lane and northbound lane of traffic on Broad Street, from Green Street to Market Street
Monday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Westbound lane of traffic on Lafayette Street, from McCarter Highway to Broad Street
I can’t wait for the political education from these nitwits.