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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 to/from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.
- Downtown trains are running on the from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 2 Av.
- Uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to W 4 St-Washington Sq.
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq-42 St and are running in two sections.
- trains are running on the between 21 St-Queensbridge and 57 St-7 Av.
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, the Bronx
trains aren't running to/from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service to/from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 238 St.
- trains are running between 238 St and South Ferry, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Downtown trains are running on the from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 2 Av
- Uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to W 4 St-Washington Sq.
- Downtown and local trains are running express from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St.
This is because of signal modernization.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the .
- For service to/from 50 St and 23 St, take an uptown or local train.
- For downtown service to/from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, and 14 St take trains.
- For service to/from Spring St, take an uptown or local train.
- For service to/from Canal St and World Trade Center (Chambers St), take trains.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility work.
- For service between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av take free B90 shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Church Av 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.
- For service to W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the .
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
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, Manhattan and Queens
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq-42 St in either direction, and are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza.
- Between Times Sq-42 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
This is because of electrical work.
- For service between Queens and Manhattan, take the .
- For service to/from Lexington Av/59 St and 5 Av/59 St, use nearby 59 St .
- For service to/from 57 St-7 Av and 49 St, take trains.
- trains are running local between 57 St-7 Av and Canal St in both directions all weekend.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains are running on the between 21 St-Queensbridge and 57 St-7 Av in both directions during the day and evening Saturday and Sunday.
- For service to/from Lexington Av/59 St or 5 Av/59 St, use nearby Lexington Av/63 St or 59 St .
- For service to/from Queens Plaza, take the .
- After 9:45 p.m. Queens-bound trains are running on the from 57 St-7 Av to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
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 a track.
trains, the Bronx
Wakefield-bound and Eastchester-bound trains are running nonstop from 3 Av-149 St to E 180 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Parkchester from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains aren't stopping at 155 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from this station, take an uptown 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
Jamaica-bound trains aren't stopping at 75 Av 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 trains aren't stopping at 75 Av from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Jamaica-bound 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
Brooklyn-bound trains aren't stopping at Canal St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Broad St-bound train.
Broad St-bound trains aren't stopping at Canal St from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Brooklyn-bound train.
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.