A manhole cover exploded at the corner of Grove Street and Christopher Columbus Drive this morning at 8:45, officials said.

No injuries were reported and there was no damage on the surface of the street, according to Armando Roman, Jersey City Fire Director.

"We're standing by waiting for PSE&G to assess, if whatever damage there is, internally," he said.

Roman also added that there are temporary closures on Columbus Drive from Jersey Avenue down toward Grove Street, and that there was some congestion as cars made their way away from the corner.