From ABC7 New York · · 40s
NJ Transit Riders Face Weeks of Disruption
NJ Transit riders face weeks of service disruption as Portal Bridge construction begins.
In brief
NJ Transit riders face weeks of service disruption as Portal Bridge construction begins. NJ Transit riders will face five weeks of service disruptions starting October 12, 2026, as the final phase of the Portal North Bridge construction begins. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
NJ Transit Riders
NJ Transit riders face weeks of service disruption as final phase of Portal Bridge construction begins.
Service Disruptions
Trains will operate on one track for five weeks starting October 12, 2026.
Limited Service
No Midtown Direct service on Morristown Line, Gladstone Branch or Boonton Line during construction.
End of Disruptions
Service disruptions end November 15, 2026.
The short version
NJ Transit riders will face five weeks of service disruptions starting October 12, 2026, as the final phase of the Portal North Bridge construction begins.
