the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HOBOKEN, NJ – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the Hoboken PATH station will be closed from 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, for urgent repairs to its interlocking and track system. The closure comes as crews work to fix mechanical failures that have disrupted service in recent weeks.
Why the Closure Is Needed
The interlocking system, which allows PATH trains to switch tracks and access different platforms, was replaced earlier this year but has since suffered from design issues. Emergency fixes allowed limited service, but long-term repairs require newly fabricated parts and extensive testing. The Port Authority said the work is necessary to restore reliable and more frequent service during peak commuting hours.
Alternate Travel Options for Riders
To ease disruptions, PATH and its partners are offering several alternatives for riders:
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🚢 Cross-Honored Ferry Service
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$3 PATH ferry tickets available for New York Waterway ferries from Hoboken to Manhattan.
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Extra service will run during peak hours Friday, Aug. 29, and throughout the weekend.
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🚌 Free PATH Shuttle Buses
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Frequent buses will connect Hoboken riders to Newport and Exchange Place PATH stations.
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🚆 Supplemental PATH Service
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Friday, Aug. 29: Direct 33 St–WTC service, plus normal Newark–WTC and Journal Square–33 St service.
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Saturday–Monday: Direct Journal Square–33 St trains every 10 minutes; Newark–WTC trains every 20 minutes.
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🚉 NJ TRANSIT Rail & Light Rail Cross-Honoring
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PATH customers can ride NJ TRANSIT trains between Hoboken, Secaucus, New York Penn, and Newark Penn with their PATH fare.
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The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will also cross-honor PATH fares between Hoboken, Newport, and Exchange Place.
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What Riders Should Know
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Expect crowding on ferries, buses, and trains during peak travel hours.
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Use the RidePATH app for real-time service updates.
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Follow PATH on social media or sign up for alerts to stay informed throughout the closure.
The Port Authority emphasized that safety and reliability are the top priorities and vowed to hold contractors accountable for the interlocking’s design failures. By scheduling the work over Labor Day weekend, the agency hopes to minimize the impact during a typically lower-ridership period.
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