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Heavy Traffic in Journal Square due to Suspicious Package

Del — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:30:33 +0000

Just got home (6:06PM) from work after an hour drive — 30 minutes just on Summit Avenue alone! The traffic is all the way to the heights area (somewhere between Carlton and Troy Avenue). I sensed something was going on when cars were moving VERY slowly as all intersections are jammed.

Van Reipen and Pavonia Avenues are blocked off, so I couldn’t turn right towards the boulevard. I decided to stay on Summit going South, and it turned out to be a sound decision to make.

I immediately checked the news, and NJ.com reports that there is a suspicious package in Journal Square area: “…The swell of activity is on the southbound side of Kennedy Boulevard at the overpass that is opposite the taxi stand. That is directly above train tracks. All the sidewalks are closed in the area as well…”

All I can say right now is I’m glad to be home! (I hope the package isn’t a bomb)

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Road Closed: Five Corners Newark Avenue, JC

Del — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:18:05 +0000

A small portion (Five Corners to Central Avenue) of Newark Avenue, Jersey City was blocked off to traffic this afternoon.

When I asked what’s going on, the sheriff patrolling the area told me that nothing happened, it’s just a construction in a restaurant.

Existing or a soon-to-open business, I didn’t bother to ask. But when I drove on to Summit, I noticed that Taj Mahal restaurant already finally put up a sign (one year progress? :mrgreen: ) that says “Opening Soon”. We’ll see.

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Jersey City Street Closures: Bergen Avenue Closed

Del — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:34:29 +0000

Electronic traffic advisory has been installed at the corner of Sip Avenue and Bergen informing drivers and motorists that Bergen Avenue will be closed today, October 17, 2009 from 10AM – 2PM.

No Parking rule on both sides of Bergen from Sip to Montgomery Street is to be enforced.

Read the rest to find out why …

According to Jersey Journal, “…Members of Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union, which represents nursing home workers, will gather at 11 a.m. in front of 26 Journal Square, the headquarters of their employer, Omni Assets Management.

The union members will march down Bergen Avenue to Montgomery Street, then to the Armory at Jordan Avenue, where they will hold a “Family Day” rally with music and speakers…”

News Source: Jersey Journal

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Jersey City Schools Officially Start

Del — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:46:05 +0000

Schools in Jersey City such as Martin Luther King, Jr. School (Bergen Ave) officially start today (September 10, 2009). Good luck students, and make this year a good one!

As for me, it means morning traffic on Academy Street, Bergen Avenue, and Summit Avenue — and afternoon parking trouble when guardians and parents pick up their kids from school. Don’t block the driveways please.

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Where Do Buses Stop on the Boulevard?

Del — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:45:21 +0000

A common sight not only in Journal Square, but also in the entire Jersey City: cars parked at bus stop areas. Worse, you’ll also see vehicles double-parked as the drivers rush to store for something, causing delays and congestion on the boulevard. (Picture taken across Rite-Aid Pharmacy)

Does the city need to start ticketing the parking offenders?

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Journal Square: Water Main Break Again on Newark Avenue?

Del — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:36:15 +0000

Huge pile up on John F. Kennedy Boulevard during afternoon rush hour

At around 440PM, I got stuck in traffic south bound of JFK Boulevard. The traffic stretched from Heights area of Jersey City to south of the boulevard, and I wondered if there’s something going on on the square.

View from the rear view mirror

As the traffic moved slowly, I saw orange cones blocking off the corner of Newark Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. United Water truck was visible in the picture below. Was there another water main break?

Hopefully, the contractors finished everything by tonight.

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Road Repairs on Newark Avenue

Del — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:18:08 +0000

Newark Avenue road repairs

You probably have noticed this street repairs on Newark Avenue today. It was reported the other day, and this construction required shutting off water. Thus, Five Corners Library was forced to close for a day.

The traffic was slow-moving. West-bound of Newark Avenue used the other half of the east-bound lane, as some traffic officers direct traffic.

This has no connection to the brown water issue in Journal Square and around Jersey City.

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Early Morning Closure on Sip Avenue

Del — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:11:00 +0000

This morning, I noticed the orange cones blocking Sip Avenue (West) corner Bergen Avenue. Policemen were patrolling the area, and the traffic light kept blinking yellow. I took a pic of the scene, but it didn’t turn out good because of the weather. Anyway, that was around 8AM and the traffic wasn’t really affected by that time.

The news said that the traffic light was indeed not working and a gas leak was reported on the same block. “…Compounding frustrations for the drivers and pedestrians, earlier this morning Sip Avenue at Bergen was closed because a traffic light wasn’t working and a small gas leak was reported on the same block.”

Hopefully, everything will be cleard before the afternoon rush hour in Journal Square.

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Sidewalk Construction on the Boulevard

Del — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:31:28 +0000

Remember when the Jersey Journal published a “road work” at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Rt. 1 & 9 ramp? Here’s a snap of what’s going on (taken yesterday morning before 9am).

John F. Kennedy Blvd and Rt. 139

The ramp to 1 & 9 was open yesterday, but the traffic in Journal Square (even on Bergen and Academy Street!) was heavier than usual, reason why I took Summit Avenue this morning.

It seems to me that the road work is not directly related to 1 & 9 construction, but to the sidewalk of this abandoned building/lot instead.

If you have a more credible info about this “construction”, please feel free to post. ;)

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Renovation at 2877 Kennedy Boulevard

Del — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:15:26 +0000

Near Pavonia Avenue

[UPDATE: Oct. 15, 2008]

After a quick research, I learned that the renovation was due to the “chunk of decorative facade” that fell from the building which is the “home to a string of stores at Journal Square in Jersey City Saturday afternoon…”

You’ll read the original post and see (3) more photos if you read the rest …

[Original Post: Oct. 14, 2008] Renovation at Cohens Fashion Optical

The building where Cohens Fashion Optical and other local businesses such Sneaker Square and Boulevard Drinks are situated at (corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Journal Square) is being renovated/reconstructed. This afternoon, it caused a slow-moving traffic along JFK Boulevard, as only one South-bound lane was open to traffic.

The photo above was taken when I was just Pavonia Avenue.

In front of Journal Square Pub

Normally, it would only take less than a minute to drive through this boulevard, but I caught the red light due to heavy volume of cars.

I was north-bound, in front of the JSQ fountain

After an hour, I saw less car but the south-bound traffic was still slow moving when I was on my way to a meeting.

On the way home. Scaffolding already installed.

On my way home, scaffolding was already installed in the front of the building. The traffic was of course relatively light.

But by the looks of it, the construction/renovation won’t be finished until next week.

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News Source: Jersey Journal

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