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Construction closes two lanes on route 495 westbound, North Bergen NJ

Road Closure

Reported: 11/14/2025 08:04 PM

John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ

Construction on route 495 westbound near Pleasant Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard has closed two right lanes. Heavy congestion is expected. Bus services are rerouted through Hoboken and local streets.

Audio|Source: New Jersey Transit

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Transcript:

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Please be advised that 495 Westbound, there's construction closing two of the right lanes on 495.

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This closure is taking place near Pleasant Avenue in Union City and John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

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To get around the heavy congestion when heading outbound, you can exit towards Hoboken.

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On to Park Avenue,

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make a left onto 19th Street,

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a left onto John F.

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Kennedy Boulevard East, a left onto North Marginal Highway.

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For those who need to continue on to 31st Street, continue on to 31st Street.

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The bus service will continue on 31st Street,

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and then enter back onto 495 West, beginning at John F.

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Kennedy Boulevard.

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Again,

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this is due to construction on 495 Westbound.

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Between Pleasant Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard and North Bergen.

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Two right lanes are presently closed due to that construction.

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So to get around some of this congestion occurring on 495,

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you can exit towards Hoboken, continue on to Park Avenue,

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make a left onto 19th Street, a left onto John F.

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Kennedy Boulevard East, a left onto North Marginal Highway, continue on to 31st Street.

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For those who need 31st Street, continue your regular route from there.

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For those that need the rest of 495, continue across 31st Street and get back onto 495 at John F.

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Kennedy Boulevard to continue your regular route.

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Control Center out at 11:05 p.m.

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John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ

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