The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued a travel advisory for the week of September 20 to 26, detailing several lane closures and service changes across its facilities.
Significant lane closures are planned at the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, and Outerbridge Crossing. Additionally, AirTrain Newark will be suspended for routine maintenance from Saturday night to Sunday morning, with free shuttle buses providing alternate service.
Security screening delays are expected at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal B due to ongoing airside rehabilitation work. Passengers are advised to allow additional travel time.
Travelers using John F. Kennedy International Airport should expect delays or reroutes due to construction related to the airport's $19 billion redevelopment project. The Port Authority encourages the use of mass transit such as MTA New York City Transit subway or buses and MTA Long Island Rail Road. Motorists can utilize the free drop-off, pickup, and waiting lot at Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain JFK station.
Detailed lane closure schedules include:
**George Washington Bridge:**
- From Friday evening through Saturday morning on Sept. 20-21.
- Multiple ramp closures and lane reductions affecting both eastbound and westbound traffic.
**Holland Tunnel:**
- New Jersey-bound tube closed overnight from Sept. 23-26.
**Lincoln Tunnel:**
- Various tube closures from Sept. 21-26 affecting south, north, and center tubes during different times.
**Bayonne Bridge:**
- Lane reductions on Sept. 25-26 during daytime hours.
**Outerbridge Crossing:**
- Nighttime single-lane closures on Sept. 23-25.
At airports:
AirTrain Newark will be unavailable from Saturday evening through Sunday morning for maintenance with alternative shuttle services provided.
At JFK:
- Detours in place for terminals 7 and 8 until further notice.
- Relocation of for-hire vehicle pickups at Terminal 4.
Passengers are urged to use public transportation options wherever possible due to ongoing construction-related disruptions at JFK Airport.
At Newark Liberty:
Extended security wait times may occur at Terminal B due to airside rehabilitation work until late October.
Additional advisories include reminders about parking rates at major airports (JFK, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia) which have increased during peak periods. Travelers are encouraged to pre-book parking spaces in advance to avoid higher rates or unavailability.
PATH services between Newark-Penn Station and Journal Square will operate every 40 minutes over the weekend due to track replacement work. Overnight access limitations will also be in effect at PATH World Trade Center station entrances for cleaning purposes.
Travelers can visit respective websites linked within the advisory for more detailed information regarding specific changes or updates.
