Street Closures Announced Due To Film Production
NEWARK – After a “lockdown” where residents and potential patrons were asked to stay home, businesses in Downtown Newark will not be too happy to hear this.
Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that due to a film production occurring in the City of Newark, the following streets will be closed on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Tuesday, December 8, 2020
- Raymond Boulevard between University Avenue and Broad Street
- Market Street between University Avenue and Mulberry Street
- Washington Street between Williams Street and Warren Street
- Halsey Street between Warren Street and Market Street
- Academy Street between Broad Street and University Avenue
No Parking signs are also posted and will be in effect on both days at the following locations:
3 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Monday, December 7. 2020 (No Parking)
- Park Place between Raymond Boulevard and Center Street
- E. Park Place between Park Place and Mulberry Street
- Halsey Street between Washington Place and Bleeker Street
3 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Tuesday, December 8. 2020 (No Parking)
- Halsey Street between Cedar Street and Market Street
- Washington Street between Market Street and Raymond Boulevard
- Academy Street between Broad Street and University Avenue
- Bank Street between Halsey Street and University Avenue
Drivers are urged to plan anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes.
With the lack of business during the 10-day “lockdown” from Mayor Baraka, as well as the overall lack of business during the ongoing pandemic, small business owners in the Brick City are fuming over a film crew being allowed to freely operate in the city instead of them.
The film shoot also brings into question the timing of Baraka’s “lockdown” – with it conveniently ending right before the shoot was to begin.
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