A major road in Gloucester County was shut down for more than 6 hours Thursday after a truck lost its load and left chicken waste behind in what emergency officials called a "fowl" incident.
Drivers were asked to avoid Route 322 between Union Street and Tomlin Station Road near Rosie's Farm Market in Harrison Township on March 6, 2025, following the afternoon wreck.
According to Gloucester County Emergency Management in a "fowl post," a hauler dropped chicken waste parts and products on the westbound side of the road.
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NJ DOT crews worked to clean up Route 322 as the Harrison Township Police Department diverted traffic away from the area.
Crews were expecting the cleanup to last into Thursday's evening hours. Route 322 finally reopened around 10:30 p.m., after more than 6 hours.
This isn't the first time this has happened, according to the emergency management office. The hauler responsible for this incident was not immediately identified.
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