Batman Filming In My Hometown Of Newark, NJ Today

NEWARK — Newark officials are predicting massive traffic jams stretching from McCarter Highway to University Avenue tomorrow and Friday due to the filming of the Batman saga "The Dark Knight Rises."

Even though most of the filming will be done inside City Hall or in the underground Military Park Station of Newark Light Rail, officials are asking people to avoid the area on both days if possible.

Raymond Boulevard will be closed intermittently between Mulberry and Broad streets, which will result in major delays on surrounding roads, including McCarter Highway, Market, Broad, Mulberry, Halsey and Washington streets, and University between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Bus traffic will be rerouted off the closed stretch of Raymond and onto Market, with a dedicated bus lane temporarily set up on Market Street.

Because of filming at Military Park Station, the bulk of Newark Light Rail will be shut down both days — specifically between Newark Penn Station and Orange Street Station, and between Newark Penn Station and Broad Street Station. There will be substitute bus service available.