Bus Detour for No. 27 in Newark – Monday, July 7, 2025

Effective Monday, July 7, until Friday, July 11, Lake Street Loop will be closed between Highland Avenue and Lake Street due to a water main break.  

During this time, NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 27 will operate on a detour as follows:

• Buses traveling toward Newark will travel from Verona and Highland Avenues, and then end the trip.     
• Buses traveling toward Irvington will travel from Verona and Highland avenues, continue on Verona Avenue, make a left on Lake Street, left on Montclair Avenue, left on Highland Avenue, right on Verona Avenue, and then continue the regular route.      

Bus stops may be lost, and minor delays are expected during this detour. Please read the above detour directions carefully and allow for extra travel time.

We appreciate your patience as we accommodate this temporary routing adjustment.

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