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Bus Detour for No. 159 in North Bergen and Union City – Sunday, September 21, 2025

Effective Sunday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Bergenline Avenue will be closed between 85th and 32nd streets due to the Dominican American Parade.  

During this time, NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 159 will operate on a detour as follows:

  • Buses traveling toward PABT will travel from Bergenline Avenue and 85th Street, make a right on 85th Street, left on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, left on 32nd Street, right on Bergenline Avenue, and then continue the regular route.          
  • Buses traveling toward Fort Lee will travel from 32nd Street and New York Avenue, continue on 32nd Street, right on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, right on 85th 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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