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For our and riders, heads up—this weekend is the first of five upcoming weekends where those trains are not running between Brooklyn and Manhattan. For more information on travel alternatives and what we're doing, keep reading, or check out the article.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running between 168 St-Washington Hts and 137 St-City College.
- trains aren't running between Hunts Point Av and 125 St.
- Inwood-bound trains are rerouted via the from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
- trains are rerouted via the between Brooklyn and Manhattan, and via the in Midtown Manhattan.
- There is no service at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church 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, Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, trains aren't running between 168 St-Washington Hts and 137 St-City College in either direction, and are running in two sections:
- Between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 168 St-Washington Hts, 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 structural maintenance.
- Free T204 shuttle buses are running between 168 St-Washington Hts and 137 St-City College, making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at 168 St or 137 St-City College, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
trains, the Bronx
trains aren't running between Hunts Point Av and 125 St from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Pelham Bay Park and Hunts Point Av, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and 125 St and on the to/from 149 St-Hostos, every 8 minutes during the day and evening. Uptown trains aren't stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
- For service between Hunts Point Av and 125 St, take free T102 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations along two routes:
- Local, making all stops.
- Nonstop between Hunts Point Av and 125 St.
- When exiting the subway at Hunts Point Av or 125 St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Inwood-bound trains are running on the from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq.
- 168 St-bound trains are running on the from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq, then on the to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
- Euclid Av-bound trains are running on the from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq, then on the to W 4 St-Wash Sq.
This is because of electrical work.
- For service to/from High St, take a downtown train or use nearby York St .
- For service to/from Fulton St, use nearby World Trade Center .
- For service to/from Chambers St/World Trade Center, Canal St, and Spring St, take the or a downtown .
- For service to/from 14 St (8 Av), 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St, take trains.
- Uptown trains are running local from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle during the day on Saturday and Sunday.
- Downtown trains are running local from 125 St to Canal St during the day on Saturday and Sunday.
trains, Brooklyn
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, there is no service at Coney Island-Stillwell Av because of flood protection work.
- For service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free D99 shuttle buses, which are running between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains are running between Norwood-205 St and Bay 50 St all weekend.
trains, Brooklyn
From 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av because of signal modernization.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- Between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, every 20 minutes.
- Transfer at Bedford-Nostrand to continue your trip.
- For service to/from stations between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av, take trains between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Jay St-MetroTech, and transfer to/from the .
- Coney Island-bound trains are running express from Jay St-MetroTech to Kings Hwy during this time.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 3:45 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.
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.
- Uptown and local trains are running express from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St.
- Coney Island-bound trains are running express from Jay St-MetroTech to Kings Hwy.
- Trains are boarding at the Manhattan-bound platform at 18 Av and Kings Hwy during this time.
- Manhattan-bound and local trains aren't stopping at 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46 St, Steinway St and 36 St.
- Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at W 8 St-NY Aquarium.
For more information on these changes, use our Planned Service Changes lookup tool.
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.