US EditionNJ Transit offers discount for commuters impacted by I-80 sinkholes
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited New Jersey to assess a sinkhole that opened on I-80, joined by Governor Phil Murphy.
- The NJ Department of Transportation reported that the sinkhole measures 15 feet by 15 feet and has caused lane closures.
- Governor Murphy declared a state of emergency to obtain federal funding for infrastructure repairs, as local commuters face significant traffic issues.
- Local residents have voiced frustration over traffic disruptions, with businesses reporting significant losses since February due to the sinkholes.
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NJ Transit slashing fares amid whack-a-mole sinkhole problems
After a second sinkhole opened on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey on Wednesday, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said the highway will remain closed indefinitely while repair work continues.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy tour site of I-80 sinkhole in Wharton
Secretary Duffy joined Gov. Phil Murphy and Congressman Thomas Kean Jr. in Wharton as crews continue to repair the sinkhole that has snarled traffic in recent days.
NJ Transit offers discount for commuters impacted by I-80 sinkholes
Editor's note: The video above aired on March 20, 2025. NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- NJ Transit is giving a break to I-80 commuters who can't seem to catch one. Starting Monday, commuters impacted by the I-80 sinkholes can get a 50% discount on roundtrip tickets from select stations in New Jersey. Stations offering the discount include Hackettstown, Mount Olive, Netcong, Lake Hopatcong and Mount Arlington. More Local News “By offering these disco…
NJ sinkhole I-80 repairs expected to take weeks: Latest updates, map
Officials are hopeful that the westbound lanes of Route 80 will be reopened within the week, but the eastbound lanes are expected to remain closed for an extended period, likely 6 to 8 weeks.
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