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MTA service changes for Memorial Day Weekend 2023

There are service changes on the subway and extra service on LIRR and Metro-North this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated May 24, 2023 9:00 a.m.

Hello, riders! We're so ready for the three-day weekend, and we hope you are too.

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Now for the weekend: On Saturday and Sunday, the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North will run on a regular weekend schedule. The only caveat: Montauk Branch trains will run on a Saturday schedule on Sunday.

On Memorial Day, the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North will run on a Sunday schedule. Unlike usual weekends, most service changes this weekend will continue through Monday night or Tuesday morning. Check out this video to learn why we do construction over three-day weekends.

Heading to the Rockaways for some sand and surf? Beginning this weekend and every weekend through Labor Day, Rockaway Park   trains are extended to Rockaway Blvd. That means you can transfer to the  from any   train to reach the beach with ease 🏖️

Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):

  •  trains aren't running in Brooklyn
  •  trains are switching places in most of the Bronx
  •  trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St
  •  trains are running express in most of Manhattan
  •  trains are rerouted in Manhattan and Brooklyn
  • Manhattan-bound   trains are running on the   between Queens and Manhattan
  • Queens-bound   trains are running on the   line between Manhattan and Queens
  •  trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  •  trains aren't running at all

For more detailed breakdowns, 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. Subscribe here

Major subway service changes

 trains, Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn

From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday,   trains are rerouted because of track maintenance. There will be no   train service in Brooklyn. For direct service between Manhattan and Brooklyn take   trains, which will make most   stops in Brooklyn.

  •  trains are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St on the   line, between E 180 St and Chambers St, and between Chambers St and South Ferry on the   line.
  •  trains are running between Harlem-148 St and 14 St, the last stop.
  •  trains are running between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, replacing   service in Brooklyn.
  •  trains are running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St on the   line, and between E 180 St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, replacing   service in Brooklyn.
  • Transfer between   and   trains at 149 St-Grand Concourse, or by requesting a G.O. ticket from a station employee to walk between South Ferry and Bowling Green.
  • You can also transfer between   and   trains by taking the 42 St  , which will run overnight all weekend, between Times Sq and Grand Central.
  • The following  stations will be closed:
    • Park Pl: Take   trains instead
    • Fulton St: Take   trains instead
    • Wall St: Use nearby Wall St   station
    • Clark St, Hoyt St: Use nearby Borough Hall   station

Learn more about changes to  service in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

 trains, Manhattan

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday,   trains are not running between 168 St and Inwood-207 St in either direction, and   trains are not running between 145 St and 168 St. This is because of signal improvement work.

  • Free shuttle buses are running on Broadway between 168 St and Inwood-207 St, and on Fort Washington Avenue between 168 St and 190 St. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  •  trains are running between 168 St and Euclid Av, making local stops at 163 St-Amsterdam Av and 155 St.
  •  trains are running between 145 St and Euclid Av.
  •  trains also make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, uptown   trains are running on the express track from Canal St to 145 St, and from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, downtown trains are running on the express track from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St. This is because of track maintenance and signal improvement work.

  • For service to/from Spring St, take the  . (Except from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m Saturday. Use nearby stations at Canal St   or Houston St .)
  • For service to/from 23 St, take an uptown   train and transfer at 34 St-Penn Station.
  • For service to/from 50 St, take an uptown   train and transfer at 59 St-Columbus Circle.
  • For service to/from stations between 59 St-Columbus Circle and 145 St, take the  , which will make local stops.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

 trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

Uptown   trains are running on the   line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from stations between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle, use nearby stations on 8 Av, or take a downtown train and transfer.
  • Uptown   trains will make all   stops from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle, and continue making local stops to 145 St.
  • Note: Uptown   trains are running on the   line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Monday, there's no Brooklyn-bound   service between 36 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av. All Brooklyn-bound   trains will run on the   between those stations. This is because of track replacement.

  • For Brooklyn-bound service to/from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound train to 62 St/New Utrecht Av or 36 St, then transfer.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 trains, Manhattan and Queens

Manhattan-bound  trains are running on the  line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of electrical work. 

  • For service to/from Queens Plaza during the day, take the  . Overnight, use the nearby Queensboro Plaza  station. 
  • For service to/from Court Sq-23 St, take the
  • For service to/from Lexington Av/53 St, take the  and use the free out-of-system walking transfer at Lexington Av/63 St. 
  • For service to/from 5 Av/53 St, use nearby   stations at 57 St or 47-50 St-Rockefeller Ctr. 
  • For service to/from 7 Av, take the 
  • For service to/from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, or 14 St, take the  or use nearby  stations along Sixth Av.
  • For service to/from 23 St, take an uptown train and transfer to a downtown   train at 34 St-Penn Station.
  • For service to/from 50 St, use the nearby 7 Av   station.

From 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday,  trains are not running between W 4 St-Wash Sq and World Trade Center in either direction because of urgent track repairs.

  •  trains are running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and W 4 St-Wash Sq, and via the  to/from 2 Av, the last stop.
  • For service to/from Spring St, use Canal St or Houston St  .
  • For service to/from Canal St and World Trade Center, take the  train.

Learn more about changes to  service in Manhattan and Queens. 

 trains, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

Queens-bound   trains are running on the   line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Herald Sq, 42 St-Bryant Park, 47-50 St, 57 St, and Lexington Av/63 St use nearby   stations, or take a downtown train and transfer.
  • For service to/from Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge, take the Q66, Q69, Q100, or Q102 buses to Queens Plaza.
  • Note: Uptown   trains are running on the   line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

 trains are not running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of signal modernization work.  

  • For service to/from stations between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, use local buses or nearby   and   stations.
  •  trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.

Learn more about changes to  service in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

 trains, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

 trains aren't running at all from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of track replacement work.

  • Free M90 shuttle buses are running between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Myrtle Av. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  • For service between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St, take the  .
  • Reminder: On weekends,   trains don't run in Midtown or along Queens Blvd. Take   trains instead.

Learn more about changes to  service in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Other service changes

 trains, Bronx

Bronx-bound   trains are not stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

 trains, Bronx

Pelham Bay Park-bound   trains are running on the express track from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of station improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

 trains, Queens

Manhattan-bound   trains are running on the express track from Mets-Willets Pt to 74 St-Broadway from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of station improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
  • You may experience longer travel times while trains operate on a modified schedule at slower speeds through the work area.
  • Reminder: The Manhattan-bound platforms at 111 St and 82 St-Jackson Hts are closed 24/7 through Fall 2023 for rehabilitation work.

Learn more about changes to   service in Queens.

 trains, Brooklyn

Brooklyn-bound   trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to

  • 36 St 
  • 59 St 

from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of electrical work. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

 and   trains are running on the   line between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in both directions from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of communications work.

  •  and   trains will make all   stops between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
  • Reminder: At Canal St, board   and   trains on the   platform.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad service changes

There will be early getaway trains on both LIRR and Metro-North on Friday, May 26.

Some Metro-North trains will also be canceled on Friday; get more details on those scheduled changes

On Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, LIRR and Metro-North will run on a normal weekend schedule, with one exception. The Montauk Branch will run on a Saturday schedule on Sunday, May 28.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, trains will run on a Sunday schedule. 

For more detailed schedule and fare information for the long weekend, use our Schedules tool to plan a 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 — MYmta 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.

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