Happy Friday and happy August! This is a popular time for New Yorkers to get away from the heat of the city—and if you do, consider taking public transit to the airport—but there's also lots to do right here in NYC this month, like Summer Streets, NYC Restaurant Week, and US Open Fan Week. And whether you're getting out of town or going out on the town, the MTA is always your best way to get around.
A heads up for our Church Av riders: Starting at 11:45 p.m. Sunday and running through the fall, Brighton Beach-bound and Coney Island-bound trains won't stop at Church Av because of accessibility work. For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train, or consider using the nearby Parkside Av or Beverley Rd stations.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't stopping at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in either direction.
- Downtown trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to 2 Av and uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center.
- trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- trains aren't running between Hewes St and Broad St in either direction.
- trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St.
- trains aren't running between 36 St, Brooklyn and Bay Ridge-95 St and Queens-bound and late-night trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
- Franklin Av Shuttle isn't running to/from Franklin 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 stopping at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in either direction from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- 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 during the day and evening.
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 and 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 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 or local train.
- For service to/from Canal St and Chambers St (World Trade Center) take trains.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs through Sunday, August 11 because of signal modernization work.
- Free B98 shuttle buses are running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, making all stops.
- Re-enter the subway with OMNY or MetroCard at Court Sq , Metropolitan Av/Lorimer St , or Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- Subway alternatives between Brooklyn and Queens via Manhattan may be faster than the shuttle bus. Consider the and/or trains.
- trains are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av.
- Learn more about major service changes on the this summer.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
trains aren't running between Hewes St and Broad St in either direction from 11:45 p.m Friday to 10 p.m. Sunday and trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St in either direction all day Saturday and Sunday. This is because of track replacement.
- For service between Myrtle Av and Hewes St, take the .
- For service between Hewes St and Delancey St-Essex St, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations and stopping at Marcy Av.
- When exiting the subway at Hewes St or Delancey St-Essex St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take trains.
- For service to Lower Manhattan, take trains.
- trains are running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Hewes St.
- trains are running between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Myrtle Av.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
trains aren't running between 36 St, Brooklyn and Bay Ridge-95 St in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St, take free shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- For service to/from 45 St and 53 St, you can also take a Coney Island-bound .
- For service to/from 59 St, you can also take the .
- When exiting the subway at 36 St or 59 St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- During the day and evening, trains are running between Forest Hills-71 Av and 36 St, Brooklyn and on the to/from 9 Av.
- During late nights, trains aren't running.
Manhattan-bound local trains are making express stops between 59 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr during late nights from Friday night to Monday morning because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from 53 St and 45 St, take a Coney Island-bound .
- For service to/from 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, and Union St, take the .
Queens-bound and late-night trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Jay St-MetroTech and Court St, use nearby Borough Hall .
- For service to/from stations between Whitehall St and City Hall, use nearby stations.
- At Canal St, uptown and late-night trains are stopping at the platform.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 10 minutes while trains share tracks between DeKalb Av and Canal St.
Franklin Av Shuttle, Brooklyn
Franklin Av Shuttle trains aren't running to/from Franklin Av through Friday, August 9 because of the St. Marks Bridge replacement.
- For service to/from Franklin Av, free B101 shuttle buses are running between Franklin Av and Park Place.
- Re-enter the subway with OMNY or MetroCard at Franklin Av or Park Place.
- Franklin Av Shuttle trains are running between Park Place and Prospect Park.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains aren't stopping from 72 St to 96 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are making express stops from 14 St-Union Sq to 125 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural improvement work.
- 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 tracks in Manhattan.
trains, the Bronx
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains aren't stopping from Hunts Point Av to Parkchester from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement and station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 16 minutes in the Bronx. The last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound train to continue your trip.
trains, Brooklyn
Coney Island-bound trains aren't stopping from 18 Av to Kings Hwy from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday because of signal modernization work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at DeKalb Av from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Saturday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Canarsie-bound train. Or, consider nearby Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs or Jefferson St stations.
Canarsie-bound trains aren't stopping at DeKalb Av from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 12 p.m. Sunday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train. Or, consider nearby Jefferson St 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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