HOBOKEN, NJ — The PATH station in Hoboken will close for nearly a month for repairs in early 2025, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
The station will close at 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 30. The reopening is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00 AM.
The Port Authority says it will replace and repair thousands of feet of track on the 116-year-old rail network during the 25-day closure, plus renovate platforms and replace stairs. This closure is part of the agency’s two-year, $430 million PATH Forward program, which will also protect the system from future flooding.
While this work is underway, the Port Authority says NJ Transit will provide additional No. 126 buses departing from the same area and traveling to Midtown, Manhattan. In addition, the Port Authority says shuttle buses will be available to take passengers to Jersey City PATH stations, and honors will also be provided for the ferries, which will have additional runs during peak hours.
The Port Authority says that if the work were carried out in phases, it would have involved “years of periodic closures.”
In-person and virtual information sessions will be held to help commuters navigate the lockdown. The personal sessions take place:
- Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 PM in the Hoboken Terminal waiting room
- Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 PM at 2 Montgomery St. in Jersey City
The virtual meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 PM.
More information about the closure is available on the Port Authority website.
Commuters react to PATH Hoboken station closure: “Oh, no”
Commuters from across New Jersey are using the hub and told CBS News New York’s Lisa Rozner they don’t know what they’ll do.
“Oh, that’s going to be really tough for me,” Jersey City resident Belinda Black said.
“Oh no, we need that,” said Brooklyn resident John Alexander.
“Maybe they don’t have to pick the coldest month of the year,” said one Hoboken resident.
“If I can’t get to the PATH, I can’t get to the bus,” Jersey City resident Andy Napolitano said.
“I live in North Bergen, but I travel on the light rail and then I take the PATH to New York City,” said commuter Elena Hernandez.
Commuters are not very happy with the alternatives offered, especially the ferry.
‘Those boats are filling up. They don’t run as often as the trains,” Alexander said.
“It’s getting cold right down by the river,” Jersey City resident Andrew Rotunno said.
“Let’s hope this one month doesn’t turn into two or three years,” said Hoboken resident Ken Massa.
Hoboken Councilman Paul Presinzano believes the work will happen on time and hopes it won’t impact businesses.
“My biggest concern was with my taxi hub here. These are people who work paycheck to paycheck and rely on commuters, so I would ask the PATH if they could take a look at that. I feel for some of my businesses here,” he said.
Hoboken’s mayor said he is confident this will result in “more reliable and uninterrupted service.”
Lisa Rozner
