It's the first official weekend of spring! While the weather might be looking a little gloomy this Saturday, we're looking forward to warmer and sunnier days to come.
If you're jetting out of town, keep in mind that trains aren't running to or from Howard Beach-JFK all weekend. Your best options for reaching JFK Airport are to take the or train to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av/JFK or the LIRR to Jamaica for the AirTrain.
For a handy map of all work happening this weekend, click here.
Here's what else is happening this weekend:
- trains aren't running between Manhattan and the Bronx
- trains aren't running at all
- trains aren't running between 149 St-Grand Concourse and E 180 St
- trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards
- trains aren't running to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the Rockaways
- trains are rerouted in Manhattan and Brooklyn
- trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains aren't running at all
For more detailed breakdowns, 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, Bronx, and Brooklyn
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between 135 St in Manhattan and 3 Av-149 St in the Bronx; trains are not running at all; and trains are not running between 149 St-Grand Concourse and E 180 St. This is because of accessibility work.
Free shuttle buses are running between 135 St and 3 Av-149 St, and are stopping at 145 St . Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and 135 St, then via the line to/from Harlem-148 St, bypassing 145 St in both directions.
- Between 3 Av-149 St and Wakefield-241 St.
- For service to/from stations, take the or train.
- trains are extended to New Lots Av all weekend.
- trains are running between Bowling Green and 149 St-Grand Concourse, bypassing 138 St-Grand Concourse northbound, and between E 180 St and Dyre Av.
- For service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
Trains are not running between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- Free shuttle buses are running in two sections:
- Q93, between Queensboro Plaza and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av.
- Q92, overnight only between 34 St-Hudson Yards and Times Sq-42 St. During the day, take the M34-SBS bus.
- Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Queensboro Plaza and Flushing-Main St.
- For service between Manhattan and Queens, take trains.
- Special weekend service is running every 20 minutes between 34 St-Herald Sq and Astoria-Ditmars Blvd from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- 42 St Shuttle trains will run overnight.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Queens.
trains, Queens
trains are only running between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd from 5:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of communications improvement work. During this time, trains will not stop at Howard Beach-JFK Airport or stations in the Rockaways.
- Free shuttle buses are running along three routes, making stops along the and lines:
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St on the .
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are not stopping at Broad Channel. Instead, trains are running between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av on the , every 20 minutes.
- For service to/from JFK Airport, consider taking the or to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK or the LIRR to/from Jamaica.
Learn more about changes to service in Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the line from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from High St, use the nearby York St station.
- For service to/from Fulton St, take trains.
- For service to/from Chambers St, take the train to World Trade Center, the to Park Pl, or the to Cortlandt St.
- For service to/from Canal St and Spring St, take the train.
- Reminder: trains don't run overnight.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
trains, Bronx
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205 St in either direction. This is because of structural maintenance work.
- trains are running between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- For service between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, take the .
- Norwood-205 St is connected by a free D90 shuttle bus to Mosholu Pkwy . Transfer between the and the at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Brooklyn
Trains are not running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Kings Hwy.
- For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take trains.
- For direct service to/from W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the train.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn
Trains are not running at all from 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Franklin Av, Park Pl, Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park, take free shuttle buses or the B48 bus. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
Other service changes
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains are running on the express track from 72 St to 96 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains are not stopping at 135 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service to/from 135 St, take an uptown train.
Downtown trains are running on the express track from:
- 59 St-Columbus Circle
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
to Canal 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.*
*Reminder: At Canal St and Spring St, only uptown service is available.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains are running on the express track from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
City Zone
Eastbound trains are not stopping at Woodside*, Forest Hills, and Kew Gardens from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of subway station work at 61 St-Woodside.
- *Port Washington Branch trains are stopping at Woodside.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, present your LIRR ticket to the station agent at the following subway stations for entry at no additional cost:
- 34 St-Penn Station
- Grand Central-42 St
- Forest Hills-71 Av
- Kew Gardens-Union Tpke
Learn more about changes to City Zone service.
Hempstead Branch
Trains are not running between Floral Park and Hempstead in either direction from 8:15 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Monday while we replace the Cherry Valley Av bridge in Garden City.
- Buses are running between Bellerose and Hempstead, making stops at Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, and Garden City.
- Buses will not stop at Country Life Press. Use Garden City instead.
- Trains are running between Grand Central and Floral Park.
- For direct train service, consider using New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, or Mineola stations.
- The last trains to run on Friday night are the 7:20 p.m. from Penn Station and the 7:53 p.m. from Hempstead.
- Service resumes on Monday Morning with the 2:55 a.m. from Penn Station and the 3:55 a.m. from Hempstead.
- Note: Bellerose is not an accessible station. For an accessible route, take a train to/from Floral Park for van service to/from Hempstead.
Learn more about changes to Hempstead Branch service.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains are not running between Port Jervis and Suffern in either direction from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday because of bridge maintenance work.
- Buses are running between Ramsey-Route 17 and Sloatsburg, and to/from all stations between there and Port Jervis.
- Trains are running between Hoboken and Suffern on a modified schedule, with express trains canceled.
- Riders traveling from Otisville and Salisbury Mills to Hoboken and New York should consider using the Middletown or Harriman stations instead, as only local bus service will be available, which does not connect with the train at Ramsey-Route 17.
- Bus service begins with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken early Saturday morning and train service resumes with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken early Monday morning.
- See the full bus schedule here.
Learn more about changes to Port Jervis Line service.
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 — MYmta and TrainTime — also provide real-time service information.
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