Happy Friday! It's yet another summer weekend, and we hope you have plans to take advantage of it—whether that means having fun outdoors or staying out of the heat.
If you're traveling to JFK airport this weekend, note that trains aren't running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport . Take the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport or the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport .
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- Downtown trains aren't stopping from 137 St-City College to 96 St.
- trains aren't running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St and are replacing trains between Eastchester-Dyre Av and 149 St-Grand Concourse.
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Church Av-bound trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.
- trains aren't running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- Franklin Av Shuttle isn't running.
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
Downtown trains aren't stopping from 137 St-City College to 96 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
trains, the Bronx
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, trains aren't running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St in either direction and are replacing trains between Eastchester-Dyre Av and 149 St-Grand Concourse in both directions. This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St, take free shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- As an alternative, consider taking crosstown buses to stations.
- For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
- trains are running between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and E 180 St, and on the to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av.
- trains are running between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, every 20 minutes during the day and evening.
- 149 St-bound trains aren't stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse. For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound .
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running in Brooklyn from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take trains.
- For service between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av, take the , which is running to/from New Lots Av all weekend, including overnight.
- Transfer between and trains at Fulton St.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work.
- For service between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av take free B90 shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Church Av or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- For service to W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the .
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
Church Av-bound trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to Jay St-MetroTech from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Broadway-Lafayette St, take the .
- For service to/from 2 Av and East Broadway, take a Queens-bound .
- For service to/from Delancey St-Essex St, take the .
- For service to/from York St, use nearby High St .
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av until Tuesday, September 3 because of signal modernization work.
- Free B93 shuttle buses are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Jay St-MetroTech , making all stops between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn .
- Re-enter the subway with OMNY or MetroCard at Bedford-Nostrand Avs, Hoyt-Schermerhorn , or Jay St-MetroTech .
- trains are making local stops between Myrtle Av and Marcy Av at all times.
- Use OMNY or MetroCard for a free out-of-system transfer between Broadway and Hewes St or Lorimer St .
- trains are running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs at all times, every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
- Learn more about major service changes on the this summer.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service between 121 St and Crescent St, free J90 shuttle buses are running between Jamaica Van-Wyck and Crescent St, making all stops between 121 St and Crescent St.
- When exiting the subway at Jamaica-Van Wyck or Crescent St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service to/from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport , take the .
- trains are running between Crescent St and Broad St.
Franklin Av Shuttle, Brooklyn
Franklin Av Shuttle trains aren't running from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of the St Marks Av Bridge replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Franklin Av and Prospect Park, making all Franklin Av Shuttle stops.
- When exiting the subway at Franklin Av , Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College (Botanic Garden), or Prospect Park , get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are making express stops from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 20 minutes and trains are running every 8 minutes while trains share a track in Manhattan.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains aren't stopping from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown local train.
trains, the Bronx
Norwood-bound trains aren't stopping at 170 St and 174-175 Sts from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Halsey St from 11:45 p.m Friday to 12 noon Saturday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Canarsie-bound train. Or, consider nearby Myrtle-Wyckoffs Avs or Wilson Av stations.
Canarsie-bound trains aren't stopping at Halsey St from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 12 noon Sunday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train. Or, consider nearby Wilson Av or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs stations.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Far Rockaway and Long Beach branches
Trains aren't stopping at Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale in either direction from 11 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Buses are running hourly between Jamaica and Valley Stream, stopping at Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale.
- Long Beach Branch trains are running on revised schedules.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Port Jefferson Branch
Trains aren't running between Hicksville and Port Jefferson in either direction from 10 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Monday because of switch replacement and bridge repair work.
- Buses are replacing trains between Hicksville and Port Jefferson.
- Local travel between some station combinations east of Huntington may not be possible.
- To avoid busing, consider using stations on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
- Oyster Bay and Ronkonkoma branch trains are running on revised schedules.
- 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.
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