Happy Friday and welcome to the second weekend in November!
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 .
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 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running.
- trains aren't running between 145 St and 42 St-Bryant Park and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Av.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St.
- 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, Brooklyn
trains aren't running in Brooklyn from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- 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.
- Transfer between and trains at Fulton St.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
trains, Manhattan
trains aren't running between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Bowling Green in either direction all day Saturday and Sunday because of station improvement work.
- For service between these stations, take the .
- trains are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- trains are making local stops between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Downtown trains are skipping 68 St-Hunter College.
trains, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq in either direction. trains are running in two sections:
- Between Inwood-207 St and 145 St, making local stops.
- Between Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd and W 4 St-Washington Sq, on the to 63 St/Lexington Av, and on the to 96 St.
- trains are making local stops 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 42 St-Bryant Park in either direction. trains are running in two sections:
- Between Norwood-205 St and 145 St.
- Between 42 St-Bryant Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St in either direction.
- trains are running between Times Sq-42 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
This is because of switch replacement.
Read more about these service changes, including travel alternatives and maps.
trains, Brooklyn
From 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Av in either direction and Manhattan-bound trains are making express stops from Kings Hwy to Jay St-MetroTech. This is because of signal modernization work.
- For local service to stations between Bergen St and Church Av and stations between Church Av and Kings Hwy, take a Coney Island-bound .
- To connect between and trains, take trains between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Jay St-MetroTech.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Court Sq and and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- Between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn, every 20 minutes.
- Transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avs to continue your trip.
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
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.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are running between 86 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- When exiting the subway at 86 St or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 86 St.
Rockaway Park Shuttle, Queens
Rockaway Park Shuttle trains aren't running from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
- Take free shuttle buses, which are running between Beach 67 St and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, making all Rockaway Park Shuttle stops between Beach 90 St and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
- Connect with trains at Beach 67 St for service to/from Broad Channel.
Other subway service changes
trains, the Bronx
Wakefield-bound and Dyre Av-bound trains aren't stopping from 3 Av-149 St to E 180 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday. This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains aren't stopping at 68 St-Hunter College from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Sunday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, take a downtown local train. Or, consider nearby 59 St or 77 St stations or M101, M102, or M103 buses making stops along Lexington Av.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 12 minutes and trains are running every 8 minutes while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, Queens
Flushing-bound trains are making express stops from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- At Junction Blvd, all trains are stopping at the Manhattan-bound platform.
- At Mets-Willets Point, all trains are stopping at the Flushing-bound platform.
- trains are running every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Queens
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at 169 St, Sutphin Blvd, and Briarwood from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Jamaica-bound train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
City Terminal Zone
Trains aren't running between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal between 9 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Monday because of switch replacement.
- For service between Jamaica and Brooklyn, present your LIRR ticket to a subway station agent to enter the subway at no additional cost at:
- 34 St-Penn Station
- 34 St-Herald Sq
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
- Fulton St
- Lafayette Av
- Nostrand Av
- Broadway Junction
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.
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