New Jersey Transit riders face reduced service and longer commutes starting Oct. 11 as construction on the Portal North Bridge concludes. The changes will last five weeks, with regular schedules resuming on Nov. 15. NJ Transit is urging customers to work from home or avoid peak commuting times.

Several rail lines will see fewer trains, and riders should plan alternative routes into Manhattan. The affected service impacts both NJ Transit and Amtrak travelers along the Northeast Corridor.