NJ Transit Discount During I-80 Sinkhole Repairs

In response to significant sinkhole damage on Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey, NJ Transit is offering a 50% discount on roundtrip travel from select stations beginning Monday, March 24. The affected stations include Hackettstown, Mount Olive, Netcong, Lake Hopatcong, and Mount Arlington, where commuters can board without paying. This initiative aims to reduce road congestion while repairs are underway, which are expected to take six to eight weeks. Governor Phil Murphy emphasized the importance of providing alternative travel options, and commuters transferring to Penn Station New York should notify train crew members for transfer tickets. The sinkholes, attributed to abandoned mines beneath I-80, have caused major traffic disruptions and led to a whole-of-government response to expedite the repairs. Officials are working around the clock to reopen the highway safely, with partial reopening of the westbound lanes anticipated sooner.