Happy Friday! Earth Day is this coming Monday, and if you're a regular MTA rider, you're already doing your part to reduce carbon emissions and make the city greener. Good job!
A heads up for Bronx riders: The service changes outlined below will be in effect for all of next week, with service between the affected stations resuming on Monday, April 29. Keep reading for more details.
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's happening this weekend (also available in handy map form):
- trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- Downtown trains are running on the from 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr to W 4 St-Washington Sq.
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and Lorimer St.
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 and Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday, April 29, trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St in either direction because of track replacement.
- Free Bx90 shuttle buses are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, making all stops.
- trains are running between E 180 St and Bowling Green Saturday and Sunday and during weekday evenings. On weekdays, trains are running between E 180 St and Flatbush Av.
- Weekday express rush-hour trains are still running, with some trains running to/from Nereid Av.
- trains aren't running overnight.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains are running on the from 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr to W 4 St-Washington Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the .
- For local service between 50 St and 14 St, take or local trains or use nearby stations on 6 Av.
- For service to/from 42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal or 34 St-Penn Station, take trains or use nearby stations on 6 Av.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, making all stops.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Kings Hwy.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
trains aren't running between 8 Av and Lorimer St in either direction from 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- Free shuttle buses are running along two routes:
- For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, transfer to/from trains at Broadway Junction or the at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.
- trains are running between Lorimer St and Canarsie-Rockaway Av.
From 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, trains are running between Metropolitan Av-Middle Village and 96 St in both directions.
- trains are running on the between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and Lexington Av/63 St and on the between Lexington Av/63 St and 96 St.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains aren't stopping between 145 St and 96 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Uptown and local trains are running on the express track from Chambers St to 14 St and from 72 St to 96 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of structural improvement work and track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes during the day and evening while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, the Bronx and Manhattan
trains aren't running in either direction Sunday morning until 10 a.m, and Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Jackson Av from 4:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday. This is because of monthly track maintenance.
- For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, take free Bx90 shuttle buses.
- For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
- For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, take the .
- For service to/from Jackson Av, take a Wakefield-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are running on the express track from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- Note: trains are running every 20 minutes during the day and evening while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, Queens
Flushing-bound trains are running on the express track from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 3:30 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
- trains are running every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains are running on the express track from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle 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.
trains, Brooklyn
Bay Ridge-bound and Coney Island-bound local trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a local Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
Coney Island-bound trains aren't stopping between 59 St and Kings Hwy from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping between Astoria Blvd and Queensboro Plaza from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an Astoria-bound train.
- At Queensboro Plaza, all trains arrive and depart on the upper level platform.
- trains are running every 15 minutes during the day and evening.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Babylon and West Hempstead branches
Trains aren't stopping at St. Albans in either direction from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Buses are running between Jamaica and St. Albans.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Hempstead Branch
Trains aren't running between Floral Park and Hempstead from 9 p.m. Friday to 2:15 a.m. Monday because of bridge repair work.
- Buses are running between Bellerose and Hempstead, stopping at Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, and Garden City.
- Buses aren't stopping at Country Life Press. For service to/from this station, use nearby Garden City.
- Bellerose is not an accessible station. If you need an elevator, stay on the train to Floral Park, where van service to Hempstead is available.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains aren't running between Suffern and Port Jervis all day Saturday and Sunday because of track work and bridge maintenance.
- Buses connect Ramsey-Route 17 station with all stops between Sloatsburg and Port Jervis.
- For service to Hoboken and New York from Otisville and Salisbury Mills, consider using nearby Middletown or Harriman stations instead.
- Only local bus service, which does not connect with trains at Ramsey-Route 17, is available at Otisville and Salisbury Mills.
- Trains are running between Hoboken and Suffern on a modified schedule with no express trains.
- Download the bus schedule to plan your trip.
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.