Some riders stopped using mass transit because they say they believe it put them in danger of getting the virus.
A stretch of Kinnelon Road is going to be worked on starting Wednesday.
Governor Phil Murphy's administration has given Municipal Aid grant awards, totaling $161.25 million for fiscal year 2020.
Despite a ban on commercial traffic in the area, a jackknifed truck caused the closure of the southbound lanes Monday morning.
All lanes of the highway were closed in both directions between Exits 53 and 55.