Plan ahead! FIFA World Cup expected to cause gridlock in NJ
There will be scores of extra buses and rideshare along these already-busy roads, plus fan fests and watch parties all over the state.
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The FIFA World Cup begins this weekend and traffic around New Jersey is expected to be impacted.
Even those who aren't going to New Jersey's first FIFA World Cup match could have to deal with sections of gridlock along their weekend travels.
The Department of Transportation's traffic hotspot map shows a whole lot of red across New Jersey - including on the New Jersey Turnpike, near Newark Liberty International Airport and along Routes 3, 17 and 495.
There will be scores of extra buses and rideshares along these already-busy roads, plus fan fests and watch parties all over the state.
“It’s essentially just an inconvenience for me," said Corey, of Highland Park.
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“I’m going to stay away from New York City," said Ray, of Long Beach Island.
Those traveling for weekend activities will have to plan accordingly around the upcoming matches. Four other matches are during the work week, complicating commutes.
The leader of New Jersey Transit and the Turnpike Authority addressed these concerns on News 12’s “Ask Kris Kolluri” program Tuesday night.
“While this is an extraordinary moment for New Jersey and the region, I want our commuters to know that we haven’t forgotten them in the process," Kolluri said. "We will make sure the system runs in a robust manner. That’s my commitment.”
It doesn’t get easier across the river. New York City officials have also designated all eight matchdays as gridlock alert days, including local travel restrictions.
