Happy Friday and welcome to the second weekend in January!
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.
And a heads up for riders in the Rockaways: Major service changes on the and Rockaway Park Shuttle start next weekend and will last until May while we rebuild the Rockaway Line to protect service from future storms. Learn more about these service changes, including travel alternatives, and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains aren't running between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Bowling Green.
- trains aren't running between 125 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running at all.
- trains aren't running between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St and late-night trains aren't running at all.
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, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
- trains aren't running between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Bowling Green during the day and evening.
- trains are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, making local stops, every 12 minutes.
This is because of station work.
- For service between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Bowling Green, take the .
- 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.
trains, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between 125 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq in either direction. trains are running in two sections:
- Between Inwood-207 St and 125 St, skipping 135 St in both directions, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd and W 4 St-Washington Sq, and on the between W 4 St-Washington Square and 42 St-Bryant Park.
- trains are making local stops between 168 St and 145 St and between W 4 St-Washington Sq and Euclid Av all weekend.
- trains aren't running at all.
- trains aren't running between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq in either direction. trains are running in two sections:
- Between Norwood-205 St and 145 St.
- Between W 4 St-Washington Sq and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
This is because of switch replacement.
Read more about these service changes, including travel alternatives and maps.
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 .
- For service to JFK Airport , take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- trains are running between Crescent St and Broad St.
trains, Brooklyn
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- During the day and evening, trains aren't running between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St.
- trains are running between Forest Hills-71 Av and 36 St, Brooklyn and on the between 36 St and 9 Av.
- Free shuttle buses are running between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St all weekend, making all stops.
- During late nights:
- trains aren't running at all.
- Manhattan-bound local trains are making express stops from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service between 36 St and 59 St, take the or free shuttle buses.
- For local stops, take a Coney Island-bound , which is making local stops all weekend.
- For service between 59 St and Bay Ridge-95 St, take free shuttle buses.
- During late nights:
- For service between Whitehall St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the .
- For service to/from DeKalb Av, take trains.
- For local service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the or a Coney Island-bound .
Other subway service changes
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 replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes in Manhattan and 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 at Avenue U from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday because of signal modernization.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
West Hempstead Branch
West Hempstead Branch trains aren't running between West Hempstead and Valley Stream from 5 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service between West Hempstead and Valley Stream, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- Trains are running between Valley Stream and Jamaica/Grand Central.
- Check TrainTime 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.