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Subway and rail service changes: June 14-17, 2024

There are service changes on the subway and LIRR this weekend. Here's how that will affect how you get around.
Updated June 14, 2024 11:45 a.m.

Happy Friday! We're halfway through June and the weather is heating up. We hope you have plans to enjoy the warm, sunny weather forecast this weekend.

A heads up for  riders: There are major service changes coming to the  starting June 28 and running through early September while we modernize signals. Learn more about these changes and sign up to receive a weekly newsletter about this project with travel alternatives, construction updates, and more.

And 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 running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St and are replacing  trains between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
  •  trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
  •  trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
  •  trains aren't running between 8 Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.
  •  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.

And don't forget to sign up for the MTA Weekender, a newsletter sent every Friday. You'll get these service changes directly in your inbox, with more than enough time to plan your weekend travel. Subscribe here.

Major subway service changes

 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 E 180 St 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 E 180 St, 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 E 180 St and Bowling Green, every 20 minutes during the day and evening.

 trains, Brooklyn

 trains aren't running in Brooklyn from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.

  • 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.
    • Transfer between  and  trains at Fulton St.
  •  trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.

 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.

 trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan

 trains aren't running between 8 Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs in either direction from 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.

  • For service in Manhattan, take free L92 shuttle buses or the M14A-SBS, which make all  stops between 8 Av and 1 Av and connect to  trains at Delancey St-Essex St.
  • For service between Bedford Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, take free shuttle buses, which are running on two routes:
    • Between Lorimer St and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs , making all  stops.
    • A loop bus stopping at Lorimer St, Bedford Av, Marcy Av , Hewes St , and Broadway .
  • When exiting the subway at  stations in Manhattan (except 3 Av and 1 Av), Metropolitan Av  (Lorimer St), Marcy Av , Hewes St , Broadway , or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs , get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
  • For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take  trains.
  •  trains are running between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy at all times, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.

 trains are extended to 96 St on the  from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to provide additional service between 14 St  (6 Av) and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs .

  •  trains are running between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, on the  to/from Lexington Av/63 St, and on the  to/from 96 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 14 St-Union Sq to 125 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of elevator replacement work.

  • For service to/from these stations, take a downtown local train.
  •  trains are running every 8 minutes during the day and evening while  trains share tracks in Manhattan.

 trains, the Bronx

Pelham Bay Park-bound  trains are making express stops from Hunts Point Av to Pelham Bay Park 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, the Bronx

205 St-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 accessibility improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.

 trains, Queens

Manhattan-bound  and  local trains aren't stopping from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av all weekend because of station improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Forest Hills-bound  or Jamaica-bound  local train.

 trains, Brooklyn

Coney Island-bound  and Church Av-bound  trains are making express stops from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound  or Queens-bound  train.
    • For service to/from 4 Av-9 St, you can also take a Bay Ridge-bound .

Manhattan-bound  trains aren't stopping at Avenue U from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from this station, take a Coney Island-bound train.

 trains, Brooklyn

Manhattan-bound  and  local trains are making express stops from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.

  • For service to/from 53 St and 45 St, take a Bay Ridge-bound  or Coney Island-bound  local train.
  • For service to/from 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, and Union St, take the .
    • Manhattan-bound  trains are running local from 36 St to DeKalb Av all weekend.

 trains, Brooklyn

Coney Island-bound  trains are making express stops from Prospect Park to Sheepshead Bay from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of electrical improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train. 

Long Island Rail Road service changes

Hempstead, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches

Eastbound trains aren't stopping at Hollis, Queens Village, and Elmont-UBS Arena, and Hempstead, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma Branch trains are running on adjusted schedules from 2 a.m. Saturday to 7:30 a.m. Sunday. This is because of station repairs.

  • Buses are running from Jamaica to Hollis and Queens Village.
    • Buses aren't stopping at Elmont-UBS Arena. For service to/from this station, use nearby Bellerose.
  • Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.

Port Washington Branch

Trains aren't running between Great Neck and Port Washington from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 7 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 nearby 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.

See how to contact us.