Happy Friday! We're looking forward to warmer temperatures this weekend, and we hope you have some plans to enjoy them, too.
If you're traveling to JFK airport this weekend, note that trains aren't running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Crown Heights-Utica Av or New Lots Av.
- trains aren't running between Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av on Saturday.
For more details, keep on scrolling. We've also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.
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Major subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Crown Heights-Utica Av or New Lots Av in either direction.
- trains are running local between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
- trains aren't running between Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green in either direction.
- trains are running every 12 minutes between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Grand Central-42 St during the day and evening, after 10 a.m. Sunday.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes while trains share the local track.
This is because of station work.
- For service between Grand Central-42 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, take trains.
- For service to Fulton St, Wall St, and Bowling Green, use nearby or stations.
- For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take trains.
- For service between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av, take the , which is running to/from New Lots Av all weekend, including overnight.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service between 121 St and Crescent St, free J90 shuttle buses are running between Jamaica Van-Wyck and Crescent St, making all stops between 121 St and Crescent St.
- When exiting the subway at Jamaica-Van Wyck or Crescent St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service to/from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the .
- For service to JFK Airport , take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- trains are running between Crescent St and Broad St.
trains, Brooklyn
From 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, trains aren't running to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av because of urgent repair work.
- For service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are running between 86 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- When exiting the subway at 86 St or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 86 St.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains are running nonstop from 14 St to Chambers St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of drainage work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown local train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share the express track.
trains, the Bronx
Because of track maintenance:
- During the day and evening Saturday and Sunday, all trains are stopping at the Manhattan-bound platform at E 180 St.
- From from 4:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Jackson Av and all trains are stopping at the Wakefield-bound platform at 3 Av-149 St.
- For service to/from Jackson Av, take a Wakefield-bound train.
- trains aren't running between E 180 St and Grand Central-42 St until 10 a.m. Sunday.
trains, the Bronx
Woodlawn-bound trains are running nonstop from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Burnside Av from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Euclid Av-bound and Queens-bound local trains aren't stopping at Ralph Av and Rockaway Av from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound local train.
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Uptown and local trains are running express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
- Uptown trains are running express from Canal St to 34 St-Penn Station.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from Spring St and 23 St, take a downtown local train.
- For service to/from 50 St, take the .
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at 182-183 Sts from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Norwood-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Bay Ridge-bound and Coney Island-bound local trains are running nonstop from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St. This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Until 5 a.m. Monday, trains are running express in both directions between Smith-9 Sts and Church Av because of signal modernization.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take the .
trains, Brooklyn
Coney Island-bound trains are running express from Prospect Park to Sheepshead Bay from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Montauk Branch
Trains aren't running between Babylon and Montauk from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Sunday because of bridge and track maintenance.
- For service between Babylon and Montauk, take shuttle buses. Buses are running in three zones, making all stops along a section of the branch and running nonstop to/from Babylon:
- Bay Shore to Patchogue.
- Bellport to Southampton.
- Bridgehampton to Montauk.
- Local travel between stops in different zones isn't possible.
- Consider using the Ronkonkoma Branch to avoid busing, as trips will take up to 75 minutes longer than usual.
- Check Schedules or TrainTime to view departure times.
Get updates
These service changes are subject to change, so check the MTA homepage before heading out; it's where you'll find up-to-the-minute information on subway, bus, and rail service.
Our apps—MTA and TrainTime—also provide real-time service information. You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip.