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Bus Detour for No. 986 in Plainfield – Monday, September 29, 2025

Effective Monday, September 29, from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM, Park Avenue, Second Street, and Gavett Place will be closed between East Front Street and Watchung Avenue due to a Netflix movie shoot.   

During this time, NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 986 will operate on a detour as follows:

  • Buses traveling toward Plainfield will travel from Somerset and East Front streets, make a left on East Front Street, right on Watching Avenue, end trip at Watchung Avenue and West 4th Street, turn around for outbound trips, continuing on Watchung Avenue, left on East 5th Street, left on Roosevelt Avenue, left on East 4th Street, right on Watchung Avenue, and then layover on East 4th Street between Roosevelt and Watchung avenues.   
  • Buses traveling toward Summit will travel from Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street, continue on Watchung 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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