Sayreville Emergency Management

Sayreville Emergency Management Contact Sayreville PD for emergencies.**

The Sayreville Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for coordinating the Borough's response and planning activities during major events and natural disasters.

**This page is NOT monitored 24/7.

09/15/2026

SPD Urgent Traffic Alert: Washington Rd is closed from Johnsons Ln to Warwick Rd due to a motor vehicle accident with a pole and wires down. Please avoid the area and plan alternate routes.

09/13/2026

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 8:06AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Mercer County in central New Jersey...
Southwestern Middlesex County in northern New Jersey...
Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until noon EDT.

* At 806 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen across much of
the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in
1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Philadelphia, Trenton, Bensalem, Ewing, Chester, Princeton, Yeadon,
Folcroft, Swarthmore, Hightstown and Jenkintown.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

WASHINGTON AVENUE MILLING & RESURFACING PROJECT UPDATEMiddlesex County Division of Highways have advised that Washington...
09/12/2026

WASHINGTON AVENUE MILLING & RESURFACING PROJECT UPDATE

Middlesex County Division of Highways have advised that Washington Avenue will undergo milling, resurfacing, and roadway striping . The work will extend from Main Street to Elm St. in South Amboy.

Tentative Construction Schedule
Monday, September 14: Milling
Tuesday, September 15: Paving
Wednesday, September 16: Striping
Work Hours: Approximately 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

All dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment availability, or other unforeseen circumstances.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS

During construction hours, residents along Washington Avenue should anticipate temporary traffic restrictions, delays, construction equipment, and limited access along Washington Avenue. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area whenever possible and utilize alternate routes.

Please observe all temporary No Parking signs, traffic-control devices, and directions from County and construction personnel.

There will be a complete road closure from Main Street and Washington Avenue in South Amboy to the Route 35 underpass. Vehicles exiting Route 35 will only be permitted to turn left toward Sayreville.

The County will place a “Local Traffic Only” sign at Main Street and Raritan Street in Sayreville. This will allow residents and commercial vehicles traveling to the Gillette Industrial Park to access the area.

Emergency access will be maintained. While the primary work being completed is on the South Amboy side of Washington Avenue, Sayreville residents may experience added traffic and detours and should plan accordingly.

09/11/2026

SPD Alert: Washington Rd at Burke's Park will be closed from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Use School Dr to access the high school. Please use caution if traveling in the area and plan alternate routes.

09/11/2026

🚨 Traffic Alert from the Sayreville Police Department

- Closure Details:
- Time: Approximately 5:30 PM
- Location: Washington Rd, between Lakeview Dr and Ernston Rd
- Duration: About 45 minutes

This closure is due to the September 11th ceremony at Burkes Park.

Additionally, please be aware that there is a high school football game tonight. If you plan to arrive at the high school between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM, we recommend planning an alternate route.

- Access to High School:
- The high school will only be accessible from the Ernston Rd end of the closure.
- Traffic will not be permitted past the middle school.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we honor this important occasion. Please drive safely!

Today, the Sayreville Office of Emergency Management joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on...
09/11/2026

Today, the Sayreville Office of Emergency Management joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken that day, the first responders who courageously ran toward danger, and the countless individuals whose lives were forever changed. We also remember those who have since lost their lives or continue to suffer from illnesses related to their service and recovery efforts.

Twenty-five years later, we remain united in remembrance, gratitude, and respect for the extraordinary courage and selflessness demonstrated in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

May we never forget those we lost, those who answered the call, and the spirit of unity that brought our nation together.

09/10/2026

SPD Traffic Alert: Traffic will be alternating on at Main St and Wickshire Blvd until 12:30pm. Use caution in the area and plan alternate routes.

09/09/2026

Sayreville OEM Alert: Middlesex County Division of Highways has advised us that the earlier mentioned roadwork scheduled for tomorrow (9/10) on Washington Ave has been postponed to next week. A later message will be provided once the dates have been confirmed and weather permitting.

9/9/26 2:24PM UPDATE: Roadwork has been postponed to next week.-------------------------------------------------------We...
09/09/2026

9/9/26 2:24PM UPDATE: Roadwork has been postponed to next week.

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We have been notified by the Middlesex County Division of Highways that Washington Avenue will undergo milling, resurfacing, and roadway striping. The work will extend from Main Street in South Amboy to the Deep Cut Bridge (Washington Rd/Raritan St), as shown by the highlighted route on the accompanying map.

Tentative Construction Schedule
• Thursday, September 10: Milling
• Friday, September 11: Paving
• Monday, September 14: Striping
• Work Hours: Approximately 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

All dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment availability, or other unforeseen circumstances.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
During construction hours, residents should anticipate temporary traffic restrictions, delays, construction equipment, and limited access along Washington Avenue. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area whenever possible and utilize alternate routes.

Residents along the affected portion of Washington Avenue are asked to remove vehicles from the roadway during construction hours to allow crews to complete the work safely and efficiently. Please observe all temporary No Parking signs, traffic-control devices, and directions from County and construction personnel.
Emergency access will be maintained.

We appreciates your cooperation and patience while Middlesex County completes these roadway improvements.

09/03/2026

Marshall Pl is now open

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