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HOBOKEN, NJ — What’s supposed to be a transformational redevelopment of Hoboken Terminal has instead turned into a nightmare commute for many residents. Confusing signs, endless detours, and hazardous walkways have left locals navigating a dangerous maze just to reach Washington Street.
Commuters Face Dangerous Detours
For months, commuters have reported near-daily frustrations as they’re diverted into poorly marked construction zones. One misstep recently led us directly into a hard hat area, wandering aimlessly for nearly 10 minutes before being scolded by a staff member — whose job, ironically, was to keep people out of such areas in the first place.
Locals say the project has made basic pedestrian safety a gamble, forcing residents to dodge equipment, cross unfamiliar detours, and endure long hikes through blocked-off streets just to get home.
The Hoboken Connect Project
Despite commuter headaches, city officials continue to tout the Hoboken Connect redevelopment as a once-in-a-generation project. Approved by the Hoboken City Council in July 2025, the multi-phased initiative includes:
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A new bus terminal on Hudson Place.
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Rehabilitation of the historic ferry terminal for commercial and exhibition space.
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Redevelopment of Warrington Plaza.
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Safer bike and pedestrian access to the transportation hub.
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A 20-story office tower with rooftop terrace and retail space.
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A mixed-use residential building, with 20% dedicated to affordable housing.
Governor Phil Murphy committed $176 million in the FY23 state budget to fund the public portion of the project, while the private phase is being led by LCOR Hoboken Rail Station Redevelopment LLC.
Officials Praise “Transformational” Investment
Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the investment “transformational at this historic gateway into our City’s downtown,” while NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett described the project as a way to restore Hoboken Terminal as “the crown jewel” of New Jersey’s transit system.
But for now, many commuters argue that the “crown jewel” feels more like a construction nightmare. Until clearer signs and safer detours are implemented, residents fear the redevelopment’s short-term chaos may overshadow its long-term promise.
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