STAFFORD, NJ — Boat traffic will be impassible near Harry Drive in the Beach Haven West section of the township due to a damaged sewer line, Stafford police said.

Stafford Water & Sewer and P&A Construction after a construction crew damaged the line, police said.

"Unfortunately, in order to begin repairs there needs to be a bypass pump in place and a temporary pipe will be floating on top of the waterway making boat traffic impassible for the time being," police said.

Repairs will be running 24 hours until complete, police said.

Residents affected by the blocked waterway:

Rosalyn Dr Harold Ln Linda Rd Phyllis Ln Glenn Dr Jack Ln Joy Rd Virginia Dr

Portions of Jennifer Ln, Jonathan Dr, Mill Creek Rd & Harry Dr.

"Please be patient with the repair, crews will be working around the clock to fix this as quickly as they can," police said.

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