TGIF! Perhaps you're recovering from a post-holiday hot dog binge, or maybe your weekend is just getting started. Either way, we hope you have something fun planned for the next few days—and that you take public transit to get there.
We have an important update for our riders: tonight we'll be entering Phase 2 of our three-phase summer service changes, which lasts until August 11. During this change, trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Learn more about all three phases of these service changes, which last until September 3.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St and are replacing trains between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- trains are running in two sections: Between Pelham Bay Park and 125 St and between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
- Downtown trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to 2 Av and uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to 5 Av/53 St.
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- Franklin Av Shuttle isn'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, the Bronx
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, trains aren't running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St in either direction and are replacing trains between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St in both directions. This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St, take free shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- As an alternative, consider taking crosstown buses to stations.
- For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, take the .
- trains are running between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and E 180 St, and on the to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av.
- trains are running between E 180 St and Bowling Green, every 20 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, the Bronx and Manhattan
trains are running in two sections from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- trains are running:
- Between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and 125 St and on the to/from 149 St-Grand Concourse, skipping 138 St-Grand Concourse uptown.
- Between 125 St and Pelham Bay Park, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Transfer at 125 St to continue your trip.
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains aren't stopping at Parkchester from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of escalator replacement.
- For service to/from this station, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown trains are running on the from W 4 St-Washington Sq to 2 Av and uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to 5 Av/53 St.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the .
- For service to/from 50 St and 23 St, take a downtown or local train or use nearby stops along 6 Av.
- For service to/from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, and 14 St, take trains or use nearby stops along 6 Av.
- For service to/from Chambers St (World Trade Center) and Canal St, take trains.
- For service to/from Spring St, take a downtown or local train.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work.
- For service between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av take free B90 shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Church Av 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.
- For service to W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the .
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
From 9:45 p.m. Friday through Sunday, August 11, trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs because of signal modernization work.
- Free B98 shuttle buses are running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, making all stops.
- Re-enter the subway with OMNY or MetroCard at Court Sq , Metropolitan Av/Lorimer St , or Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- trains are making local stops between Myrtle Av and Marcy Av.
- Use OMNY or MetroCard for a free out-of-system transfer between Broadway and Hewes St or Lorimer St .
- trains are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av, every 8 minutes during rush hour and every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
- Learn more about major service changes on the this summer.
Franklin Av Shuttle, Brooklyn
Franklin Av Shuttle trains aren't running from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of the St Marks Av Bridge replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Franklin Av and Prospect Park, making all Franklin Av Shuttle stops.
- When exiting the subway at Franklin Av , Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College (Botanic Garden), or Prospect Park , get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains aren't stopping at 86 St and 79 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown local train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, Brooklyn
New Lots Av-bound and Utica Av/New Lots Av-bound local trains are making express stops from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Heights-Utica Av from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Bergen St, Grand Army Plaza, and Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, take the .
- For service to/from Nostrand Av and Kingston Av, take a Manhattan-bound local train.
trains, Queens
Flushing-bound trains are making express stops from 74 St-Broadway to 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.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are making express stops from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle 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.
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Bay 50 St and 25 Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Coney Island-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Grand St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Saturday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, use nearby Graham Av or Montrose Av stations or take a Canarsie-bound train.
Canarsie-bound trains aren't stopping at Grand St from 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 12 p.m. Sunday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from this station, use nearby Montrose Av or Grand Av stations or take a Manhattan-bound train.
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.