Welcome to another lovely fall weekend, readers! We're getting spoiled with sunshine and warm days this fall, and, once the rain clears up, this weekend looks like it will be no different. If you're headed out to enjoy the weather, we’ve got everything you need to know about this weekend’s service changes for your trip right here.
First, a major heads up for train riders: This weekend is the start of a nine-day continuous service suspension between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd. From November 7 to early morning on November 16, trains that would normally run to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd are rerouted to Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Keep reading here for how this affects you this weekend, and see more details and find service alternatives for the rest of the week.
Here's where else service is changing this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and Dyckman St.
- and trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Manhattan.
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 and Manhattan
trains aren't running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and Dyckman St from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and Dyckman St.
- For service to/from stations in Washington Heights, use nearby stations.
- trains are running between Dyckman St and South Ferry, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Queens
From 12:30 a.m. on Saturday and continuing for nine days into next week, trains aren't running between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd for signal modernization work.
- For service to/from 104 St, 111 St, and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, stopping at 104 St and 111 St, at all times during the suspension.
- For service between Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, take trains, which are running between Inwood-207 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- trains that would normally run to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd are rerouted to Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday:
- trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Broad St.
- trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St.
- There are boarding changes at several affected and stations. Read station-by-station information.
This is because of track and switch work.
- For service to/from Flushing Av, Lorimer St, Hewes St, Marcy Av, and Delancey St-Essex St, take free T432 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- For service to/from Bowery, Canal St, Chambers St, Fulton St, and Broad St, take the from nearby stops.
- For direct service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take trains.
- When exiting the subway at Myrtle Av or Delancey St-Essex St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
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.
- Downtown trains are running express from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St, and aren't stopping at 86 St.
- During the day on Saturday and Sunday, Manhattan-bound trains are running express from Pelham Bay Park to Hunts Point Av.
- Brooklyn-bound and Queens-bound local trains are running express from Hoyt-Schemerhorn Sts to Utica Av.
- Uptown and local trains are running express from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St.
- During this time, downtown and trains are running local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
- Forest Hills-bound and Jamaica-bound local trains are running express from Queens Plaza to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad service changes
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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.