MTA Weekender: May 15-18, 2026

Happy Friday, riders. There is a possibility that some LIRR unions will strike this weekend, starting as early as Saturday, May 16. If a strike happens, LIRR service would be suspended entirely. For information on weekday travel alternatives, visit our webpage.

If you're traveling to JFK airport ​ this weekend, note that  ​ trains are running in two sections this weekend. For a direct trip, take the  ​ to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport or the  ​ to Howard Beach-JFK Airport.

Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a map):

•    trains aren't running between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av.
•   trains are running on the   via Roosevelt Island between 21 St-Queensbridge and 2 Av.
•   trains aren't running between Crescent St and Broadway Junction and are running in two sections.
• 96 St-bound   trains are running on the   from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
• Queens-bound   and   local trains are running express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, skipping DeKalb Av, then running on the   to Canal St.
•   Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are not running. 

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   trains aren't running between Crown Heights-Utica Av and New Lots Av from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.

• For service between Crown Heights-Utica Av and New Lots Av, take free B99 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations, making all    stops.
•   trains are running between Harlem-148 St and Crown Heights-Utica Av during the day and evening, every 12 minutes.
•   trains are running between Woodlawn and Crown Heights-Utica Av all weekend.

     trains, Brooklyn

From 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:

• Manhattan-bound   local trains are running express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then skipping DeKalb Av.
• Manhattan-bound   and   local trains are running express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, skipping DeKalb Av, then running on the   to Canal St.
  • At Canal St, Queens-bound   and   local trains are stopping at the   platform.
• 96 St-bound   trains are running on the   from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
  • At Canal St, 96 St-bound   trains are stopping at the   platform.
• Late night   trains aren't running between Whitehall St and 59 St.

This is because of electrical work.

• For service to/from local stations between 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take a Bay Ridge-bound   train.
• For service to/from DeKalb Av, take the   or a Coney Island-bound   train.
• For service to/from stations between DeKalb Av and Canal St, take a Manhattan-bound   train, or use nearby      stations.
• During late nights:
  •   trains are running between 59 St and Bay Ridge-95 St.
    • At 59 St, Bay Ridge Av, and 77 St, all   trains are stopping at the Manhattan-bound platform.
  • For service to/from local stations between 59 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take a Coney Island-bound    local train.
  • For service to/from DeKalb Av, take the  .
  • For service between Jay St-MetroTech and Whitehall St-South Ferry, take a Manhattan-bound   train.

  trains, Manhattan and Queens

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,   trains are running on the   via Roosevelt Island between 21 St-Queensbridge and 2 Av in both directions. This is because of communication and signal work. 

• For service to/from Queens Plaza, take an   train or use the nearby Queensboro Plaza    station.
• For service to/from Court Sq-23 St, take a   train.
• During the day and evening, free Q96 shuttle buses are running between 21 St-Queensbridge on the   and Court Sq-23 St, stopping at Queens Plaza.
• For service to/from Lexington Av/53 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St ‌   station.
• For service to/from 5 Av/53 St, use the nearby   stations at 57 St or 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
• For service to/from 7 Av, take the  .
• For service between 50 St and World Trade Center (Chambers St), take an    train.
  • During this time, 168 St-bound   and Inwood-bound   local trains are skipping Spring St, 23 St, and 50 St. 

  trains, Brooklyn

From 3:45 a.m. Sunday to 10 p.m. Sunday,   trains aren't running between Crescent St and Broadway Junction and are running in two sections: 

• Between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
• Between Broadway Junction and Broad St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.

This is because of track replacement. 

• Free shuttle buses are running between Crescent St and Broadway Junction, making all   stops. 

  Rockaway Park Shuttle, Queens 

Rockaway Park Shuttle trains aren't running from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance. 

• For service to/from Broad Channel, take the  .
• For service between Beach 90 St and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations and connecting to Beach 67 St  .

Other subway service changes

Several trains are skipping stops in one direction from Friday night to early Monday morning, unless otherwise specified. For service to/from skipped stops, take a train going the opposite direction:

• Van Cortlandt Park-bound   trains are not stopping from 215 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday.
• Manhattan-bound   trains are skipping Jackson Av on Sunday from 4:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
  •   trains are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St during this time.   service to Bowling Green will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Take a   train for service in Manhattan.
  • All   trains are stopping at the uptown platform at 3 Av-149 St.
• Manhattan-bound   trains are running express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St.
  • During the day and evening, the last stop for alternate trains toward Pelham Bay Park is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train to continue your trip. Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
• Manhattan-bound   trains are continuing to skip 69 St, 52 St, 46 St-Bliss St, and 33 St-Rawson St.
  • All   trains are stopping at the Flushing-bound platform at Woodside-61 St.
• 168 St-bound   and Inwood-bound   local trains are running express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
• Coney Island-bound   trains are running nonstop from 18 Av to Kings Hwy.
• Jamaica-bound   trains are not stopping at 169 St.

For more information on these changes, use our Planned Service Changes lookup tool.

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.

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