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Bus Detour for Nos. 156 and 159 in North Bergen - Tuesday, August 5, to Thursday, August 7, 2025

Effective Tuesday, August 5 until Thursday, August 7, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Bergenline Avenue will be closed between 70th Street and 79th Street for milling and paving.

During this time, NJ TRANSIT Bus Route Nos. 156 and 159 in North Bergen will operate on a detour as follows:

  • Buses traveling toward Port Authority Bus Terminal will travel from Bergenline Avenue and 79th Street, make a right on 79th Street, left on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, left on 70th Street, right on Bergenline Avenue, and then continue the regular route.
  • Buses traveling toward Englewood Cliffs and Fort Lee will travel from Bergenline Avenue and 70th Street, make a left on 70th Street, right on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, right on 79th Street, left on Bergenline 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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