Happy Friday and welcome to the last weekend of 2024! More than 1 billion trips were taken on the New York City subway system this year, and we'd like to thank every person who has ridden with us this year—we're proud to help keep you moving.
If you're traveling over the New Year's holiday next week, read more about New Year's service on the subway, bus, LIRR, and Metro-North.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between 3 Av-149 St and 135 St, and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running at all.
- trains aren't running between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards.
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq.
- Coney Island-bound trains are running on the from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- Queens-bound and local trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St and late-night trains aren't running between Whitehall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
For more details, keep on scrolling. We've also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.
And don't forget to sign up for the MTA Weekender, a newsletter sent every Friday. You'll get these service changes directly in your inbox, with more than enough time to plan your weekend travel.
Sign up for the Weekender!
Major subway service changes
trains, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between 3 Av-149 St and 135 St in either direction, and are running in two sections:
- Between Wakefield-241 St and 3 Av-149 St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and 135 St and on the to/from Harlem-148 St, skipping 145 St in both directions.
- trains aren't running at all.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service between 3 Av-149 St, 149 St-Grand Concourse, and 135 St, take free shuttle buses, which are running on three routes:
- Between 3 Av-149 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse
- Between 3 Av-149 St and 135 St, stopping at 149 St-Grand Concourse
- Overnight between 135 St and Harlem-148 St, stopping at 145 St
- For service between Harlem-148 St and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take the .
- For service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av, take the .
- trains are running local between these stations all weekend.
trains, the Bronx
trains aren't running between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse in either direction Saturday and Sunday, and are running in two sections:
- Between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, all weekend.
- Between 149 St-Grand Concourse, stopping at the platform, and Bowling Green, every 20 minutes.
- Uptown trains aren't stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service between E 180 St and 3 Av-149 St, take the .
- For service between 3 Av-149 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take free shuttle buses.
- For uptown service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of drainage work.
- For service between Manhattan and Queens, take trains.
- Transfer at 74 St-Broadway/Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Queensboro Plaza .
- Special weekend service is running between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 34 St-Herald Sq every 20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- For service to/from 34 St-Hudson Yards, take the M34-SBS bus.
- Free shuttle buses are also running along two routes:
- 42 St Shuttle trains are running all weekend, including overnight.
- trains are running between Flushing-Main St and Queensboro Plaza, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Manhattan
trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility work.
- For service between 8 Av, 6 Av, and 14 St-Union Sq, take free L92 shuttle buses or the M14.
- When exiting the subway at these stations, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 14 St-Union Sq and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Brooklyn
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, Coney Island-bound trains are running on the from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av, stopping at 62 St/New Utrecht Av. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from stations between 45 St and 59 St, take the or a Manhattan-bound .
- For service to/from bypassed stations between 8 Av and 86 St, take a Manhattan-bound .
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Queens-bound and local trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
- During late nights, trains aren't running between Whitehall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and aren't stopping between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St in either direction.
- Late-night trains are running between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and nonstop to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from Jay St-Metro Tech and Court St, use nearby Borough Hall .
- For service between Whitehall St and City Hall, use nearby stations.
- During late nights:
- For service between Whitehall St and Jay St-MetroTech, take a Coney Island-bound or use nearby stations.
- For service to/from DeKalb Av, take trains.
- For service between Union St and 25 St, take trains.
- At Canal St, uptown trains will stop at the platform.
Other subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Coney Island-bound and Church Av-bound trains are making express stops from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av. This is because of station work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound or Queens-bound .
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.