Happy Friday! Whether you're running in the NYRR Brooklyn Half Marathon tomorrow or have other plans around our area this weekend, we've got the information you need to get there.
If you're traveling to JFK airport this weekend, note that trains aren't running to Howard Beach-JFK Airport and trains aren't running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Take the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport or the LIRR to Jamaica.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't stopping at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.
- trains aren't running between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- Queens-bound and late-night trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
- Late-night trains aren't running between Whitehall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains aren't stopping at Broad Channel.
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 stopping at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in either direction from 4:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 238 St.
- trains are running between 238 St and South Ferry, every 8 minutes.
trains, Queens
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Rockaway Park Shuttle trains aren't stopping at Broad Channel. This is because of electrical improvement work.
- For service to/from affected stations, take free shuttle buses, which are running along three routes:
- Far Rockaway shuttle buses are running nonstop between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Beach 67 St shuttle buses are running between Rockaway Blvd and Beach 67 St, stopping at Broad Channel and Beach 90 St.
- Howard Beach shuttle buses are running between Rockaway Blvd and Howard Beach-JFK Airport, stopping at Aqueduct Racetrack and Aqueduct-N Conduit Av.
- When exiting the subway at Rockaway Blvd, Beach 90 St, Beach 67 St, or Far Rockaway-Mott Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains aren't stopping at Howard Beach-JFK Airport. For service to JFK Airport, take the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport or the LIRR to Jamaica.
- The LIRR is accommodating subway riders traveling between Brooklyn and Queens for no additional cost at Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Av, East New York and Jamaica.
- Note: trains aren't running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- trains are running between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are running between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, every 15 minutes.
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 this station, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Norwood-205 St and Bay 50 St.
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.
- For service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are 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 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 structural maintenance.
- 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 Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the .
- The LIRR is accommodating subway riders traveling between Brooklyn and Queens for no additional cost at Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Av, East New York and Jamaica.
- trains are running between Broad St and Crescent 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 shuttle buses are running on two routes:
- L91 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 and Manhattan
Queens-bound and late-night trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural improvement work.
- For service to/from Jay St-MetroTech and Court St, use nearby Borough Hall .
- For service to/from stations between Whitehall St and City Hall, use nearby stations.
Late-night trains aren't running between Whitehall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in either direction and are making express stops between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St in both directions. This is because of structural improvement work.
- This service change is in effect from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5:45 a.m. Saturday, 11:30 p.m. Saturday to 5:45 a.m. Sunday, and 11:30 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.
- For service to/from Whitehall St, Court St, and Jay St-MetroTech, take a Coney Island-bound train or use nearby stations.
- For service to/from DeKalb Av, take trains.
- For service to/from local stations between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take trains.
- trains are running between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Bay Ridge-95 St.
Other subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn
From 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, trains aren't stopping at Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum in either direction because of the NYRR Brooklyn Half Marathon.
- Use nearby Grand Army Plaza or Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping between E 180 St and 3 Av-149 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Wakefield-bound or Eastchester-bound train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 12 minutes and trains are running every 20 minutes.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are making express stops from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown local train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes.
trains, Queens
Flushing-bound trains are making express stops between 74 St-Broadway and Mets-Willets Point from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 3:30 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- At Mets-Willets Point, all trains are boarding from the Manhattan-bound platform.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, uptown and local trains are making express stops from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle and uptown trains are making express stops from Canal St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. This is because of electrical improvement work.
- For service to/from Spring St and 23 St, take a downtown local train.
- For service to/from 50 St, take the .
trains, Queens
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Manhattan-bound and local trains aren't stopping between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and Queens Plaza and Manhattan-bound local trains aren't stopping between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and 21 St-Queensbridge. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Forest Hills-bound or Jamaica-bound local train.
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.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains aren't running between Suffern and Port Jervis from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. 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.