Happy Friday! It's a big weekend for football fans. Remember, if you take public transit to go watch the big game, you, your wallet, and the environment will all win no matter which team does.
A note for our 14 St riders: The passageway between the and stations is closed this weekend. A free out-of-station street transfer is available using OMNY or MetroCard.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't stopping at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St on Saturday.
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq.
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 stopping at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in either direction from 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday because of track maintenance.
- 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.
trains, Manhattan
trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility work.
- For service between 8 Av, 6 Av, and 14 St-Union Sq, take free L92 shuttle buses or the M14.
- When exiting the subway at these stations, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 14 St-Union Sq and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
Other subway service changes
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping from E 180 St to 149 St-Grand Concourse 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 Dyre Av-bound train.
trains, the Bronx
Woodlawn-bound trains are running express from 125 St to Burnside Av, stopping only at 149 St-Grand Concourse, from 2:45 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Sunday because of structural work.
- For service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take the during the day and evening, or a Manhattan-bound .
- For service to/from bypassed stations between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Burnside Av, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, the Bronx
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains aren't stopping from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes.
trains, Queens
Flushing-bound trains are running express from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- At Junction Blvd, all trains are stopping at the Manhattan-bound platform.
- trains are running every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
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 and communications work.
- For service to/from 50 St, take the .
- For service to/from 23 St and Spring St, take an uptown local train.
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running express from Fordham Rd to 167 St from 9:45 p.m. to 5 a.m. because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Norwood-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Coney Island-bound trains aren't stopping from 9 Av to 62 St from 5:45 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- At 9 Av and 62 St, Coney Island-bound trains are stopping at the Manhattan-bound platform.
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Wilson Av from 11:45 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Canarsie-bound train, or use nearby Halsey St or Bushwick Av stations.
Canarsie-bound trains aren't stopping at Wilson Av from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train, or use nearby Bushwick Av or Halsey St stations.
trains, Queens
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping between Astoria Blvd and Queensboro Plaza from 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday because of station maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an Astoria-bound train.
- At Queensboro Plaza, all trains are stopping at the upper platform.
trains, Brooklyn
Bay Ridge-bound and Coney Island-bound local trains are running express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 59 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For local service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the , which is running local between these stations all weekend.
- For local service between 36 St and 59 St, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Port Washington Branch
Trains aren't running between Great Neck and Port Washington in either direction from 1 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- Buses are running between Great Neck and Port Washington.
- Buses aren't stopping at Plandome because of low bridges in the area. For service to/from this station, use the nearby bus stop at Manhasset.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
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. We're reachable via phone, on Twitter, WhatsApp, and more.