MANVILLE, NJ — All roadways, excepe one, into and out of Manville are closed on Wednesday, Manville Police announced.
“Do not drive. Avoid the area,” said police.
Van Veghton Bridge is still open at this time, said police.
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The Raritan River at Manville is quickly rising and approaching the major flood stage. As of 11:45 a.m., it is just below major at the moderate flood stage at 19.63 feet.
The river is expected to rise to 20.6 feet, the major flood stage, by noon on Wednesday.
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Additionally, just before noon the Raritan River in Bound Brook has risen to the major flooding stage at 33 feet and is expected to continue to rise.
The flood gate on East Street in Bound Brook was closed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday as precaution ahead of the flooding, announced Bound Brook Police.
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