Neal Street remains closed between Ralph Place and Steven Place following a water main break that caused a significant sinkhole and disrupted water service to surrounding residents, as first reported on TLS.

Emergency repairs are underway, with work expected to take several hours.

Ralph Place remains accessible from Neal Street, while Dina Place must be accessed from Lawrence Street. The intersection of Dina Place and Neal Street remains completely inaccessible.

Jackson Township’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be distributing drinking water to residents in need at the park in Harfield.

Residents who are unable to travel due to mobility limitations can arrange home delivery by contacting Council President Mordechai Burnstein at 732-966-3754.

Officials are urging motorists to avoid the affected area and not drive around barricades as crews work to repair the damage and restore water service.

Additional updates will be provided as they become available.