NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes May 7-8

NEW YORK CITY — Get ready for reroutes, skipped stops and closed stations; the weekend is here and the MTA has work to do.

To help you (try) to plan your weekend excursions, we've collected all the subway service changes in one place, info courtesy of the MTA.

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Results for 1

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for 2

Station Notice

23 service restored in both directions at Clark St

• Effective Wednesday, May 4

Posted: 05/04/2022 09:07PM

Planned - Express to Local

Downtown 2 trains run local from 34 St-Penn Station to Chambers St

• May 7 - 9, Sat 12:01 AM to Mon 5:00 AM

What's happening?
Track maintenance

Posted: 04/07/2022 10:30AM

Planned - Local to Express

Flatbush Av-bound 2 trains skip Burke Av, Allerton Av, Pelham Pkwy and Bronx Park East

• Apr 29 - May 2 and May 6 - 9, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, take the 2 to E 180 St Accessibility and transfer to a Wakefield-bound 2.

For service from these stations, take the 2 to Gun Hill Rd Accessibility and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2.

Travel tip:
For service to these stations, transfer to the Bx39 bus at Gun Hill Rd days and evenings.

What's happening?
Station maintenance

Posted: 04/04/2022 12:02PM

Planned - Local to Express

Wakefield-bound 2 trains skip Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza and Bergen St

• May 6 - 9, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, take the 2 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr Accessibility and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2, New Lots Av-bound 3 or Utica Av/New Lots Av-bound 4 local.

For service from these stations, take the 23 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Wakefield-bound 2.

What's happening?
We're making structural improvements

Accessibility This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:25AM

Reduced Service

2 trains run every 12 minutes days and evenings

• May 7, Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and May 8, Sunday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM

2 service runs on a modified schedule because Manhattan-bound 23 and 4 trains are sharing a track from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

What's happening?
We're making structural improvements

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:27AM

Results for 3

Station Notice

23 service restored in both directions at Clark St

• Effective Wednesday, May 4

Posted: 05/04/2022 09:07PM

Planned - Express to Local

Downtown 3 trains run local from 34 St-Penn Station to Chambers St

• May 7, Saturday, 5:30 AM to 11:45 PM and May 8, Sunday, 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM

What's happening?
Track maintenance

Posted: 04/07/2022 10:32AM

Planned - Local to Express

Harlem-bound 3 trains skip Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza and Bergen St

• May 6, Friday, 9:45 PM to 11:00 PM and May 7 - 8, Sat & Sun, 6:15 AM to 11:59 PM

For service to these stations, take the 3 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr Accessibility and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2, New Lots Av-bound 3 or Utica Av/New Lots Av-bound 4 local.

For service from these stations, take the 2 3 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Harlem-bound 3.

What's happening?
We're making structural improvements

Accessibility This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:29AM

Results for 4

Planned - Local to Express

Woodlawn-bound 4 trains skip 138 St-Grand Concourse

• May 6 - 9, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to this station, take the 4 to 149 St-Grand Concourse and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 4 or 5.

For service from this station, take the 4 or 5 to 125 St and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound 4.

What's happening?
Track maintenance

Posted: 04/07/2022 10:33AM

Planned - Local to Express

Woodlawn-bound local 4 trains skip Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plazaand Bergen St

• May 6 - 9, Fri 10:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr Accessibility and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2 or New Lots Av-bound 4 local.

For service from these stations, take the 2 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound 4.

What's happening?
We're making structural improvements

Accessibility This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:31AM

Results for 5

Planned - Local to Express

Bronx-bound 5 trains skip 138 St-Grand Concourse

• May 6, Friday, 9:45 PM to 10:45 PM, May 7, Saturday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and May 8, Sunday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

For service to this station, take the 5 to 149 St-Grand Concourse and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 4 or 5.

For service from this station, take the 4 or 5 to 125 St and transfer to a Bronx-bound 5.

What's happening?
Track maintenance

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:33AM

Results for 6

Planned - Local to Express

Brooklyn Bridge-bound 6 trains skip Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av

• May 6 - 9, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.

For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound 6.

What's happening?
Station maintenance

Posted: 05/02/2022 02:37PM

Results for 7

Planned - Local to Express

Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains skip 111 St, 103 St-Corona Plaza, 90 St-Elmhurst Av and 82 St-Jackson Hts

• May 7, Saturday, 3:45 AM to 4:00 PM and May 8, Sunday, 3:45 AM to 10:00 PM

For service to these stations, take the 7 to Junction Blvd or 74 St-Broadway and transfer to a Flushing-bound 7.

For service from these stations, take the 7 to Junction Blvd or Mets-Willets Point and transfer to a Hudson Yards-bound 7.

What's happening?
We're replacing tracks

Posted: 04/07/2022 11:35AM

Planned - Boarding Change

All 7 trains at Hunters Point Av and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av board from the Flushing-bound platform

• Every Wed, Fri, and Sat, 1:30 AM to 5:00 AM

What's happening?
Signal maintenance, testing and inspections in the Steinway Tunnel

Posted: 04/18/2022 08:37AM

Results for A

Planned - Part Suspended

No A trains between Euclid Av and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd/Howard Beach-JFK Airport

• May 7 - 8, Sat 3:30 AM to Sun 10:00 PM

A service runs in two sections:
1. Between Inwood-207 St and Euclid Av
2. Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av

Shuttle Busfree shuttle buses run along two routes:
1. Local buses make stops between Euclid Av and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd/Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
2. Express buses run between Euclid Av and Howard Beach-JFK Airport

• Transfer between A trains and Shuttle Busbuses at Euclid Av Accessibility and/or Howard Beach-JFK Airport Accessibility.

Note: All trains at Howard Beach-JFK Airport board from the Manhattan-bound platform.

What's happening?
Signal maintenance

Alternatives by stationPosted: 05/04/2022 08:12AM

Planned - Local to Express

Downtown local A trains skip 50 St, 23 St and Spring St

• May 6 - 9, Fri 10:30 PM to Mon 5 AM

For service to these stations, take the A to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown A local or E.

For service from 50 St, take the E to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal Accessibility and transfer to the A.

For service from 23 St and Spring St, take the A or E to W 4 St-Wash Sq or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown A.

What's happening?
We're making signal improvements

Accessibility This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:49AM

Results for C

Planned - Local to Express

Downtown C trains skip 50 St, 23 St and Spring St

• May 6, Friday, 9:45 PM to 10:45 PM and May 7 - 8, Sat & Sun, 5:45 AM to 10:45 PM

For service to these stations, take the C to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown C or E.

For service from 50 St, take the E to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal Accessibility and transfer to the C.

For service from 23 St and Spring St, take the C or E to W 4 St-Wash Sq or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown C.

What's happening?
We're making signal improvements

Accessibility This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted: 04/07/2022 10:50AM

No Overnight Service

C trains do not run overnight

• Every Night

Plan your trip at mta.info or use the MYmta app.

Posted: 03/18/2022 08:44AM

Results for E

Planned - Local to Express

World Trade Center-bound local E trains run express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Queens Plaza

• May 6 - 9, Fri 10:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

Trains stop at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.

For service to 67 Av, 63 Dr-Rego Park, Woodhaven Blvd, Grand Av-Newtown, Elmhurst Av, 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46 St, Steinway St and 36 St, take the E to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Queens Plaza and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E local.

For service from these stations, take the E to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a World Trade Center-bound E.

What's happening?
Preventive maintenance

Posted: 05/02/2022 08:52AM

Planned - Local to Express

Downtown E trains skip 23 St and Spring St

• May 6 - 9, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, take the E to 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown A local, C or E.

For service from these stations, take the AC or E to W 4 St-Wash Sq or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown E.

What's happening?
We're making signal improvements

Posted: 04/11/2022 08:11AM

Results for B

No Weekend Service

B trains do not run on weekends

• Saturdays and Sundays

Plan your trip at mta.info or use the MYmta app.

Posted: 03/04/2022 03:16PM

Results for D

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for F

Planned - Part Suspended

No F trains between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av

• Fri 9:45 PM to Mon* 5:00 AM until May 31

F trains run between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.

Nearby DNQ trains and local buses provide alternate service between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take the DN or Q instead.

For W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the Q instead.

Manhattan transfer stations:
34 St-Herald Sq Accessibility | F and DNQ
W 4 St-Wash Sq Accessibility | DF
Broadway-Lafayette St Accessibility | DF

Brooklyn transfer stations:
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr Accessibility | DNQ
4 Av-9 St F and N
Coney Island-Stillwell Av Accessibility | DNQ

*Service change includes Memorial Day and ends Tuesday 5:00 AM, May 31.

What's happening?
We're modernizing signals on the Culver Line

Alternatives by stationPosted: 05/03/2022 03:18PM

Results for M

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for G

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for J

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for Z

No Weekend Service

Z trains do not run on weekends

• Saturdays and Sundays

Take the J instead.

Plan your trip at mta.info or use the MYmta app.

Posted: 03/04/2022 03:15PM

Results for L

Planned - Part Suspended

No L trains between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy

• May 7 - 8, Sat 3:30 AM to Sun 10:00 PM

L service runs between 8 Av and Broadway Junction approximately every 8 minutes days and evenings.

Local Shuttle Bus buses make L station stops between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
Nonstop Shuttle Bus buses run between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

• Transfer between trains and Shuttle Bus buses at Broadway Junction.

What's happening?
Track maintenance

Accessibility This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Alternatives by stationPosted: 04/14/2022 03:23PM

Results for N

Planned - Express to Local

N trains run local in both directions between DeKalb Av and 59 St, Brooklyn

• Fri 9:45 PM to Mon* 5:00 AM until May 31

*Service change includes Memorial Day and ends Tuesday 5:00 AM, May 31.

What's happening?
N trains are providing connecting alternate service in Brooklyn between 4 Av-9 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, during weekend planned work for the Culver Line Signal Modernization

Posted: 05/03/2022 03:23PM

Planned - Stations Skipped

Coney Island-bound N trains skip 30 Av, Broadway, 36 Av and 39 Av-Dutch Kills

• May 7 - 8, May 14 - 15, and May 21 - 22, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM

For service to these stations, take the N to Queensboro Plaza and transfer to an Astoria-bound N.

For service from these stations, take the N to Astoria Blvd and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.

What's happening?
Track replacement

Posted: 04/29/2022 12:31PM

Results for Q

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for R

Planned - Local to Express

Manhattan-bound R trains run express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Queens Plaza

• May 6, Friday, 9:45 PM to 10:45 PM and May 7 - 8, Sat & Sun, 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Trains stop at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.

For service to 67 Av, 63 Dr-Rego Park, Woodhaven Blvd, Grand Av-Newtown, Elmhurst Av, 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46 St, Steinway St and 36 St, take the R to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Queens Plaza and transfer to a Forest Hills-bound R.

For service from these stations, take the R to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.

What's happening?
Preventive maintenance

Posted: 05/02/2022 10:38AM

Planned - Multiple Changes

No R trains between 36 St, Brooklyn and Bay Ridge-95 StLate night R service is suspended

• Fri 11:45 PM to Mon* 5:00 AM until Jun 6

R trains run days/evenings between Forest Hills-71 Av and 36 St, Brooklyn and via the D to/from 9 Av, the last stop.

Shuttle BusFree shuttle buses make R stops between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St all weekend.

For 45 St, 53 St and 59 St, take the N or Shuttle Busbuses.

• Transfer between trains and Shuttle Busbuses at 36 St NR or 59 St Accessibility | N.

For late night service between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, take the N instead.

*Service change includes Memorial Day and ends Tuesday 5:00 AM, May 31.

What's happening?
We're replacing track switches and performing track maintenance

Alternatives by stationPosted: 05/04/2022 10:49AM

Results for W

No Weekend Service

W trains do not run on weekends

• Saturdays and Sundays

Plan your trip at mta.info or use the MYmta app.

Posted: 03/04/2022 03:15PM

Results for S

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for S

No Overnight Service

S 42 St Shuttle does not run overnight

• Every Night

Plan your trip at mta.info or use the MYmta app.

Posted: 04/18/2022 12:17PM

Results for S

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for SIR

Planned - Boarding Change

All SIR trains from Jefferson Av to Old Town board at the Tottenville-bound platform

• May 7, Saturday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

• Boarding change includes Jefferson Av, Dongan Hills and Old Town stations.

What's happening?
Scheduled maintenance

Posted: 05/05/2022 09:01AM

Station Notice

The SIR staircase at New Dorp station from New Dorp Lane for Tottenville-bound trains is temporarily closed

• All times until further notice

Use the entrance on Rose Ave at North Railroad Ave instead.

Posted: 04/14/2022 07:54AM

Station Notice

The SIR staircase at Oakwood Heights from Guyon Ave for St George-bound trains is temporarily closed

• All times until further notice

Use the entrance on South Railroad Ave instead.