A portion of one of the busiest roads in Egg Harbor Township is now closed for long-term construction.

Fire Road at the Atlantic City Expressway overpass will be closed to all traffic starting today, August 5th, and will remain closed for approximately 45 days, according to the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. The road will be closed 24/7. The established detour route is Washington/Fire, Washington/Doughty and Doughty/Fire.

Egg Harbor Township police officers will be present at the intersections during working hours.  Please seek an alternate route and allow a few extra minutes.

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