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Bus Detour for Nos. 72 & 709 in Bloomfield – Friday, October 3, 2025

Effective Friday, October 3, from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM, Dodd and Myrtle streets will be closed between Prospect/Renshaw and Watsessing avenues due to a movie shoot. 

During this time, NJ TRANSIT Bus Route Nos. 72 & 709 will operate on a detour as follows:

  • Buses traveling toward Newark/Bloomfield  will travel from Broad Street and Bay Avenue, make a right on Bay Avenue, left on Essex Avenue, left on Benson Street, right on Broad Street, and then continue the regular route.   
  • Buses traveling toward Paterson/Garden State Plaza will travel from Broad and Benson streets, make a left on Benson Street, right on Essex Avenue, right on Bay Avenue, left on Broad Street, 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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