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Falling Debris From Overpass Shuts Down New Jersey's Route 3

CLIFTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Falling concrete from an overpass in New Jersey shut down lanes on a busy highway Tuesday night.

Chopper 10/55 was over the scene when debris came down from the Route 46 overpass onto Route 3.

Police had to keep drivers away from Route 3 West at Grove Street in Clifton so emergency workers could clear the concrete.

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(Credit: Chopper 10/55)

Westbound lanes were closed from Valley Road to Route 46 as emergency crews secured the scene.

Luckily, no injuries have been reported due to the overpass failure.

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