Happy Friday, and welcome to the first official weekend of fall. As you've no doubt heard, a nor'easter is expected in our region over the weekend, with strong winds and coastal flooding possible in the five boroughs and beyond.
We always say that planned work on the weekends is subject to change, and that's especially true during a major weather event. A few things to keep in mind:
- If you're planning to travel, check the status of your line or route on our homepage, in the MTA app, or in TrainTime before heading out.
- You can also sign up to receive real-time service alerts for the latest updates.
And if you are out and about this weekend, please use caution, especially if surfaces are wet and slippery or conditions change quickly. We want you to stay safe!
Here are the planned service changes for this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- 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.
- trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- and local trains are running on the between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
- Late-night trains aren't running between Whitehall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
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
From 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Hunts Point Av and 125 St 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 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations along two routes:
- Local, making all stops.
- Nonstop.
- 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 or use nearby York St .
- For service to/from Fulton St, take the or 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 the .
- 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 and Queens
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs because of signal modernization.
- For service between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, take free T403 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Court Sq, Lorimer St (Metropolitan Av), or Bedford-Nostrand Avs, get a GO Ticket from a station agent for re-entry.
- trains are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av, every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- and local trains are running on the between Canal St and DeKalb Av.
- At Canal St, and local trains are stopping at the platform.
- During late nights, trains aren't running between Whitehall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- Late-night trains are running between Atlantic Av-Barclays Center and Bay Ridge-95 St, nonstop between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St.
This is because of communications improvement work.
- For service between City Hall and Whitehall St, use nearby stations.
- For service to/from Court St and Jay St-Metro-Tech, use nearby Borough Hall .
- During late nights:
- For service between Whitehall St and Jay St-MetroTech, use nearby stations.
- For service to/from DeKalb Av, take trains.
- For service between Union St and 25 St, take trains.
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.
- From early Saturday morning to late Sunday evening, downtown trains are running nonstop from 137 St-City College to 96 St.
- Coney Island-bound trains and Church Av-bound trains aren't stopping at 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park, and Fort Hamilton Pkwy.
- Downtown and local trains are skipping 49 St.
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.