Happy Friday! We have great news for Rockaway riders: After one more weekend of service changes, regular and Rockaway Park Shuttle service will be restored on Monday at 5 a.m. This weekend's service changes are different from those that have been in effect over the past several weeks as we prepare to restore service, so read on for more details.
And a note for our Brooklyn riders: because of the RBC Brooklyn Half, many Brooklyn bus routes will have service changes on Saturday, and trains aren't stopping at Eastern Pwky-Brooklyn Museum Saturday morning.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running between 168 St and 137 St-City College and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains aren't running between between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Av and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running between Hewes St and Broad St.
- trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle isn't 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, Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between 168 St and 137 St-City College in either direction and are running in two sections:
- Between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 168 St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between 137 St-City College and South Ferry, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
This is because of station work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take free shuttle buses, which are running between 168 St and 137 St-City College making all stops. Or, use nearby stations.
- When exiting the subway at 168 St or 137 St-City College, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running in Brooklyn from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- 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 are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
trains, Queens
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- trains are running between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle isn't running.
This is because of the Rockaway Line Resiliency and Rehabilitation project.
- For service to/from affected stations, take free shuttle buses, which are running on three routes:
- Transfer between shuttle bus routes at Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Beach 67 St, or Beach 90 St.
At 5 a.m. on Monday, normal and Rockaway Park Shuttle service will resume.
trains, Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Av in either direction, and are running in two sections:
- Between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- Between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn.
- Coney Island-bound trains are running express from Jay St-MetroTech to Kings Hwy.
This is because of signal modernization.
- For service to/from 7 Av and Church Av, take the .
- For local service to stations between Bergen St and Church Av and stations between Church Av and Kings Hwy, take a Manhattan-bound .
- To connect between and trains, take trains between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Jay St-MetroTech.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between Hewes St and Broad St in either direction.
- trains are running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Hewes St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St in either direction.
- trains are running between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Myrtle Av.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service between Myrtle Av and Hewes St, take the .
- For service between Hewes St and Delancey St-Essex St, take free B106 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations and stopping at Marcy Av.
- When exiting the subway at Hewes St or Delancey St-Essex St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take the train.
- For service to Lower Manhattan, take trains.
Other subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Hoyt St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Flatbush Av-bound or New Lots Av-bound .
Flatbush Av-bound and New Lots Av-bound trains aren't stopping at Hoyt St from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train.
From 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, trains aren't stoping at Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum in either direction during the RBC Brooklyn Half.
- For service to/from this station, use nearby Grand Army Plaza or Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running nonstop from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Wakefield-bound or Eastchester-bound .
- trains are running every 12 minutes during the day and evening and aren't running between E 180 St and Bowling Green until 10 a.m. on Sunday.
trains, the Bronx
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running nonstop from Hunts Point Av to Parkchester from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train
trains, Queens
Flushing-bound trains are running express from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Downtown and local trains are running express from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St.
- Downtown trains are running express from 34 St-Penn Station to Canal St.
This is because of electrical work.
- For service to/from 50 St, take the .
- For service to/from 23 St and Spring St, take an uptown local 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, Queens
Forest Hills-bound and Jamaica-bound local trains aren't stopping at Woodhaven Blvd from 11:45 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Manhattan-bound and local trains aren't stopping at Woodhaven Blvd from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Forest Hills-bound or Jamaica-bound local train.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains aren't stopping at 14 St or 23 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
- Uptown trains are stopping at the express platform from W 4 St-Washington Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are running express from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Hempstead, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches
Westbound trains aren't stopping at Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis from 2 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday because of signal upgrades.
- For service to/from Queens Village and Hollis, take MTA buses, which are accepting LIRR tickets for travel between Queens Village, Hollis, and Jamaica. View a map of your route options.
- For service to/from Elmont-UBS Arena, use nearby Bellerose.
West Hempstead Branch
West Hempstead Branch trains aren't running between Valley Stream and West Hempstead in either direction from 5 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service between Valley Stream and West Hempstead, take shuttle buses, which are making all stops between these stations.
- For service to/from St. Albans, take Babylon Branch trains, which are stopping at this station.
- West Hempstead Branch trains are running between Grand Central and Valley Stream.
- Use Schedules or TrainTime to plan your trip.
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.