Lirr Schedule Adjusted as New Jersey Lifts Travel Ban After Major Winter Storm
The mandatory travel restriction that began at 9: 00 p. m. on Sunday, February 22 and was extended until 12: 00 noon Monday is now lifted, and NJ Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have resumed modified services after a major winter storm. The lirr schedule will reflect service reductions while crews work to clear snow-covered roadways and restore safe travel across the state.
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management ends mandatory travel restriction
In Trenton, N. J., the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, operating under the Division of the New Jersey State Police, announced the mandatory travel restriction is lifted. The restriction had been put in place beginning at 9: 00 p. m. on Sunday, February 22 and was extended until 12: 00 noon Monday to keep roadways clear and protect public safety as the region dealt with the major winter storm.
Lirr Schedule and NJ Transit modified service
Following the lifting of the travel ban, NJ Transit and the Long Island Rail Road resumed modified services after the storm. Transit agencies have shifted to reduced or altered operations rather than full normal timetables; riders should expect that the lirr schedule is not back to regular peak service and that trains are running under modified plans intended to balance service restoration with operational safety.
Timeline: 9: 00 p. m. Sunday, February 22 to 12: 00 noon Monday
The travel restriction timeline is a concrete marker of the emergency response: it began at 9: 00 p. m. on Sunday, February 22 and was extended until 12: 00 noon Monday. That span framed the period when officials required limited movement to let plows and crews operate and to limit exposure to hazardous conditions created by the storm.
Conditions on roadways and guidance for motorists
Even with the mandatory restriction lifted, motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel because hazardous conditions persist in parts of the state. Some roadways remain snow-covered, visibility is limited in some areas, and crews continue working to clear roads and restore safe travel. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for essential trips, reduce speed, and keep emergency supplies in their vehicles.
Technical and publication notes: northjersey. com message and CBS copyright
Separately, northjersey. com has displayed a notice that its site takes advantage of the latest technology to provide a faster, easier user experience and that some browsers are not supported, urging users to download compatible browsers for the best experience. Also noted in recent coverage is the copyright statement: ©2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The immediate cause—an intense winter storm—produced the effect of a statewide travel restriction and led transit operators to run modified service plans; what makes this notable is the overlap of rail-service adjustments with ongoing road clearance that continues to affect commuting options. Officials emphasize that while restrictions have ended, the recovery is still active and travel conditions remain variable across New Jersey.
