Happy Friday and happy spring!
If you're traveling to JFK airport this weekend, note that the AirTrain JFK isn't running to/from Jamaica (Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica LIRR) all weekend and is replaced by free shuttle buses, and that trains aren't running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. For AirTrain service, take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Woodlawn and 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- Downtown trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to 2 Av.
- Uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center.
- trains aren't running between 34 St-Herald Sq and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Broadway Junction.
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell 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 between Woodlawn and 161 St-Yankee Stadium in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, use nearby stations along Grand Concourse.
- For service between Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and Woodlawn, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Bedford Park Blvd and Woodlawn, stopping at Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and Mosholu Pkwy.
- trains are running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between 34 St-Herald Sq and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in either direction and are running in two sections:
- Between Norwood-205 St and 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, running express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St in both directions.
This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take trains.
- For service to/from W 4 St-Washington Sq and Broadway-Lafayette St, take trains.
- For service to/from Grand St, use nearby Canal St or East Broadway . Or, take free shuttle buses, which are running between W 4 St-Washington Sq and Grand St, stopping at Broadway-Lafayette St.
- For service to/from local stations between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the .
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Downtown trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to 2 Av.
- Uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center, resuming service at 5 Av/53 St.
This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the .
- For service to/from 50 St and 23 St, take a downtown or local train or use nearby stops along 6 Av.
- For service to/from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, and 14 St, take trains or use nearby stops along 6 Av.
- For service to/from Spring St, take a downtown or local train.
- For service to/from Canal St and Chambers St (World Trade Center) take trains.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Kings Hwy or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For direct service between Manhattan and Coney Island, take the .
- For direct service between Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Kings Hwy.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Broadway Junction in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Jamaica Van-Wyck and Broadway Junction, making all stops between 121 St and Broadway Junction.
- When exiting the subway at Jamaica-Van Wyck or Broadway Junction, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service to 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.
- trains are running between Broad St and Broadway Junction.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Kings Hwy or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For direct service between Manhattan and Coney Island, take the .
- For direct service between Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between 96 St and Kings Hwy, every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
From 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains are running local in both directions between 96 St and 72 St.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share the local track.
This is because of track replacement.
- Overnight, trains aren't running between Times Sq-42 St and 34 St-Penn Station because of track maintenance. For service to/from 34 St-Penn Station, take trains.
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St 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 Eastchester-bound train.
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping from Gun Hill Rd to E 180 St from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday because of station maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Wakefield-bound train.
On Sunday, trains aren't running between E 180 St and Bowling Green until 10 a.m because of track maintenance.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains aren't stopping at 125 St from 12:01 a.m. to noon Saturday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take a downtown train.
Downtown trains aren't stopping at 125 St from 12:01 a.m. to noon Sunday because of station work.
- For service to/from this station, take an uptown train.
trains, the Bronx
Pelham Bay Park-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 Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Downtown and local trains are running express from 168 St to 125 St because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown local train.
- Uptown and local trains are running express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle because of signal modernization.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- Euclid Av-bound and Queens-bound local trains aren't stopping at Ralph Av and Rockaway Av because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound local train.
trains, Queens
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Jamaica-bound trains aren't stopping at 169 St and Sutphin Blvd and Jamaica Center-bound and Jamaica-bound trains aren't stopping at Briarwood. This is because of electrical work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are running express from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Ronkonkoma Branch
Trains aren't running between Deer Park and Greenport in either direction from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 2:15 a.m. Monday because of switch replacement.
- Normal service is running between Manhattan and Farmingdale, with hourly trains continuing to Deer Park. Transfer at Deer Park to/from buses, which are replacing trains between Deer Park and Greenport.
- Consider using the Montauk or Port Jefferson branches to avoid busing.
- The last train to Ronkonkoma departs Penn Station at 9:01 p.m. on Friday.
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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.
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