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Weekend Rain Could Cause Headaches For Monday Morning Commuters

July 31, 2016 Environment

7-31-16 Blackwells Mills Closed - 1
The Blackwell Mills Causeway was closed July 31 due to minor flooding, and is expected to stay closed during the Aug. 1 morning commute.

Township commuters could have a rough go of it the morning of Aug. 1 as heavy weekend rains have caused flooding in several areas.

As of the evening of July 31, the Blackwells Mills and Griggstown causeways off Canal Road were flooded out, and “(m)otorists should anticipate that these causeways will remain closed through the morning commute,” according to a statement from the township.

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