Happy Friday, happy November, and happy marathon weekend! If you're planning on watching the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, the subway is the best way to get there. Bus riders should expect diversions along the marathon route, and some subway entrances in busy areas may be designated as exit-only to prevent overcrowding. Check service status or the MTA app for real-time information before and during your trip.
And a heads up for riders: Starting Monday night, there will be major weeknight service changes on these lines for the next two weeks while we replace switches at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Learn more about these service changes, as well as upcoming weekend service changes on the later in the month.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Pelham Bay Park and Hunts Point Av.
- trains aren't stopping at Flushing-Main St.
- trains aren't running between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av and are running to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
- trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains aren'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, the Bronx
trains aren't running between Pelham Bay Park and Hunts Point Av in either direction from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 4:30 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Pelham Bay Park and Hunts Point Av, making all stops.
- trains are running between Hunts Point Av and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
trains, Queens
trains aren't stopping at Flushing-Main St in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from Flushing-Main St, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Mets-Willets Point and Flushing-Main St.
- trains are running between 34 St-Hudson Yards and Mets-Willets Point, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Queens
From 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av in either direction and are running to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St. Rockaway Park Shuttle trains aren't running. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Beach 67 St and to/from Beach 90 St.
- Transfer between shuttle buses and trains at Beach 90 St.
- trains are running between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd/Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, free L91 shuttle buses are running on two routes:
- Between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, making all stops.
- Nonstop between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pwky.
- When exiting the subway at Broadway Junction or Junius St (Livonia Av), get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 8 Av and Broadway Junction, approximately every 8 minutes during the day and evening and every 12 minutes overnight.
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. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- During the day and evening Saturday, trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
Uptown trains aren't stopping from 96 St to 145 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains aren't stopping at 68 St-Hunter College from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday because of communications improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, take a downtown local train. Or, consider nearby 77 St or 59 St stations or M101, M102, or M103 buses making stops along Lexington Av.
trains, the Bronx
Woodlawn-bound trains aren't stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural improvement work.
- For service to/from this station during the day and evening, take the . Overnight, take a Manhattan-bound .
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Baychester Av, Gun Hill Rd, and Morris Park from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Dyre Av-bound train.
- At Pelham Pkwy, all trains are stopping at the Dyre Av-bound platform.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are making express stops from Canal St to 125 St from 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For local service between Canal St and 50 St, take the .
- For local service between 59 St-Columbus Circle and 125 St, take a downtown local train.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains aren't stopping between 34 St-Herald Sq and W 4 St-Washington Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
City Terminal Zone
Westbound trains aren't stopping at Kew Gardens and Forest Hills and westbound trains from Jamaica aren't stopping at Woodside during evening, overnight, and morning hours because of signal testing.
- This service change is in effect:
- From no earlier than 10 p.m. Friday to no later than 8 a.m. Saturday.
- From no earlier than 8 p.m. Saturday to no later than 8 a.m. Sunday.
- From no earlier than 8 p.m. Sunday to no later than 5 a.m. Monday.
- Westbound trains are running nonstop from Jamaica to Manhattan. Port Washington Branch trains are continuing to stop at Woodside in both directions.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, present your LIRR ticket to a subway station agent to enter the subway at no additional cost at:
- Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport .
- Kew Gardens-Union Tpke .
- Forest Hills-71 Av .
- Woodside-61 St .
West Hempstead Branch
Trains aren't stopping at St. Albans in either direction from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m Monday because of accessibility improvements.
- For service to/from this station, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Jamaica and St. Albans.
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.