Pulaski Skyway Closure and Busy Weekend Highlight Newark Headlines
Newark, NJ – March 8, 2026 – Drivers faced Pulaski Skyway closures Saturday as weekend events filled NJPAC and neighborhood venues citywide.
It was a busy weekend across Newark, with major traffic changes and a full slate of community events drawing residents downtown.
Pulaski Skyway Closed for Rehabilitation Work
Drivers heading in and out of Newark on Saturday had to plan ahead as the Pulaski Skyway temporarily closed in both directions for scheduled rehabilitation work.
State transportation officials shut down the 93-year-old bridge to complete pier and bearing upgrades, along with other construction operations tied to ongoing improvements. The closure began Friday night and was expected to last through late Saturday evening.
Officials urged motorists to use the New Jersey Turnpike Extension and alternate routes toward the Holland Tunnel, I-78, and Routes 1&9. The work is part of a broader effort to modernize the heavily traveled corridor linking Newark to Jersey City and beyond.
Full Weekend of Events Across the City
Despite the traffic adjustments, Newark’s event calendar remained lively.
On Saturday, families gathered at Link Community Charter School for a winter-themed indoor kids event, while music fans packed NJPAC for performances of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert by the New Jersey Symphony.
Nightlife venues like QXT’s Night Club also saw strong turnout with themed dance events stretching into the early hours. On Sunday, brunch and dance gatherings continued, keeping downtown foot traffic steady.
Looking ahead, residents are preparing for upcoming community forums and seasonal celebrations, including school board events and St. Patrick’s Day festivities later this week.
Between infrastructure upgrades and packed cultural programming, Newark closed out the first full weekend of March with both construction crews and concertgoers hard at work.
