PISCATAWAY, N.J. (PIX11) – Four workers were injured in an explosion at a construction site in Piscataway Friday, officials said.
The construction workers were working on the River Road bridge over Interstate 287 when an explosion occurred during pressure testing of a gas line, according to Piscataway Township officials.
Two of the workers were hospitalized in critical condition, Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler said.
"Operational Activity on I-287 both directions ramps to/from Exit 9 - CR 622/River Rd (Piscataway Twp) All lanes closed and detoured," a traffic alert said.
The road closures were expected to reopen before the evening rush hour, according to the mayor.
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