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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey strongly encourages travelers by air, rail and road to allot additional travel time during the five-day July Fourth holiday travel period, when more than 5.3 million passengers are expected to use its facilities.
The agency anticipates more than 2 million passengers will travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia and New York Stewart International airports from Friday, June 30, through Tuesday, July 4. This anticipated volume represents an increase of 1 percent compared to the same holiday travel period in July 2019.
As many as 3.3 million vehicles are expected to cross the Port Authority’s bridges and tunnels over the same holiday travel period based on recent travel trends, which is an estimate similar to 2019 actual traffic volumes. All travelers who plan to use the agency’s facilities over the five-day travel period are strongly advised to plan ahead and consider additional travel time.
ALL AIRPORTS:
- Throughout the next few days, the East Coast is expected to be at risk of severe weather and limited visibility due to wildfire smoke from Canada, which may cause travel disruptions at the region’s airports. Air travelers should check the status of their flight with their air carrier before heading to the airport. Click here for more information.
- Visit the Port Authority’s travel tips & information page here for help preparing for an upcoming trip by air, including how to check for parking availability or pre-book parking at the Port Authority’s airports.
- With parking lots at all airports expected to be full or nearly full, customers who have not pre-booked parking in advance are strongly encouraged to take mass transit or other means of transportation getting to the airport. Travelers who do not pre-book will be charged a summer peak period drive-up surcharge and may not be able to find a parking spot at the airport. To avoid paying a higher parking rate and guarantee a parking spot, travelers parking for longer than three hours are strongly encouraged to pre-book parking at least 24 hours in advance. For more information on the updated rates and how to guarantee a parking spot, click here.
- Through November 2023, major roadway work on the terminal frontage bridges of Newark Liberty International Airport requires the all-hours closure of one of the three traffic lanes servicing both terminals B and C. The construction work repairs and replaces deteriorating structural components to ensure continued operations and maintain a state of good repair. Check the airport website for updates on this critical work. For more information, click here.
- Until further notice, the for-hire vehicle pick-up location at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5 will be relocated to Terminal 7’s Orange Garage roof due to airport redevelopment construction. Passengers seeking for-hire vehicle service from Terminal 5 should take AirTrain JFK to Terminal 7 for the Orange Garage. Passengers arriving to Terminal 5 will continue to be dropped off at the Terminal 5 frontage. Signage has been installed to direct passengers to pick-up locations. More details can be found here.
- Until further notice, AirTrain JFK’s Terminal 1 station is closed to accommodate airport redevelopment construction at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Free, frequent shuttle buses from terminals 4 and 8 provide alternate service. Transfer between AirTrain JFK and free shuttle buses at AirTrain JFK’s Terminal 8 station at all hours. From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day, additional free shuttle bus service is available to and from Terminal 4. Customer service agents are available to assist. Details on this closure can be found here. For updated information regarding the JFK Redevelopment program, subscribe to the JFK Pulse: Redevelopment Broadcast or visit the JFK Airport website.
- Until further notice, the taxi stand at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5 has been relocated to the ground level of Terminal 5’s Yellow Parking Garage. Passengers seeking taxi transportation from Terminal 5 are directed to the Yellow Garage via the skywalk on the fifth floor, where passengers may access the new taxi stand using elevators or stairs. Wayfinding signage has been installed along the pedestrian route.
- Until further notice, parking on level 1 of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Yellow Parking Lot at Terminal 5 is now dedicated for individuals with special needs or disabilities. For customer assistance, parking attendants are available on level 1. All other vehicles can park on levels 2 to 6. Premium reserved parking is available on level 5, which is easily accessible to Terminal 5 via the pedestrian skywalk. Electric vehicle charging is available on level 2. Plan ahead by checking parking availability and booking a parking spot in advance.
- LaGuardia Link Q70 bus service is fare free year-round to encourage the use of public transit to and from LaGuardia Airport, as announced in April 2022 by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. For information on how to get to the airport via public transit, visit the MTA’s page on travel to LaGuardia Airport.
PATH
- From 12:01 a.m. Sunday, July 2, to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, the 9 St and 23 St stations will remain open during overnights.
- On Tuesday, July 4, trains will operate on a Saturday schedule except from 5:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., when PATH will operate additional service between Newark and World Trade Center every 10 minutes.
- The southwest entrance to the Harrison station is closed at all hours to accommodate construction under way at the station. During construction, riders are required to use traffic signal pedestrian crossings at Angelo Cifelli Drive and Guyon Drive to access a corresponding station house on the opposite side of Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard.
- Customers who use the PATH WTC station during overnights should use the street level entrances at Fulton Street or Vesey Street via the North Concourse in the 2 World Trade Center transit lobby. Oculus access is limited overnight from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to allow for enhanced cleaning and the safety and security of customers. All other entrances will be closed. For updates on the WTC campus, click here.
- For information on PATH service and train schedules, click here or download the PATH mobile app, RidePath.
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