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PATH Station in Hoboken Shut Down Until Labor Day for Immediate Maintenance Work

Port Authority acknowledges working on a recently installed interlocking system, which has encountered mechanical issues.

PATH Station in Hoboken to undergo emergency repairs, causing shutdown until Labor Day.
PATH Station in Hoboken to undergo emergency repairs, causing shutdown until Labor Day.

PATH Station in Hoboken Shut Down Until Labor Day for Immediate Maintenance Work

The PATH Hoboken station will be closed for several days, as urgent repairs are carried out. The closure, announced by the Port Authority, will last from midnight on Thursday until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, extending through Labor Day.

During this period, riders will need to make alternative travel arrangements. Fortunately, the Port Authority and NJ Transit have announced several transit alternatives to ensure commuters can still reach their destinations.

Firstly, PATH riders can use their fare cards to board NJ Transit trains. This cross-honouring arrangement will be in place at Hoboken, Secaucus, New York Penn, and Newark Penn stations.

For those opting for ferry service, New York Waterway will offer service to Manhattan at Brookfield Place/Battery Park City and Midtown/West 39th Street. Ferries will operate between PATH/NJ Transit and Midtown/West 39th Street terminals on Saturday through Monday. On Friday, ferries will run every 15 or 20 minutes for much of the day.

To make the ferry journey more convenient, special $3 tickets will be available at PATH/NJ Transit stations and 14th Street terminals in Hoboken.

In addition, free shuttle buses will be available for commuters. These buses will connect riders to Jersey City's Newport and Exchange Place stations, providing a land-based alternative for those who prefer not to travel by water.

NJ Transit is also cross-honouring customers on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail between Hoboken, Newport, and Exchange Place. This provides another option for those who prefer rail travel over ferries or buses.

The PATH Hoboken station, more than a century old, is undergoing these repairs due to their urgent nature. The station's closure is part of the Port Authority's ongoing efforts to maintain safe and reliable transportation for its passengers.

In conclusion, while the closure of the PATH Hoboken station may cause some inconvenience, the Port Authority and NJ Transit have provided a range of alternatives to ensure commuters can still travel safely and efficiently.

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