Happy Friday, and happy March! We've turned the calendar page to a new month, one that brings some exciting events. (St. Patrick's Day! Spring Equinox! Daylight Saving Time! March Madness! International Rescue Cat Day!)
This weekend, changes to the remain in place, so a gentle reminder for JFK Airport-bound customers: Try the LIRR to Jamaica (at no extra cost), the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
And for our 14 St customers: The passageway between the and stations is closed this weekend. A free out-of-station street transfer is available using OMNY or MetroCard.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between 14 St and South Ferry.
- trains aren't running between Woodlawn and 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St.
- trains aren't running between 168 St and 145 St.
- trains aren't running between W 4 St-Washington Sq and and Coney Island-Stillwell Av and are rerouted in Midtown Manhattan.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke.
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq.
- Manhattan-bound trains are running on the from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St.
- trains aren't running between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park and are running on the between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
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, Manhattan
trains aren't running between 14 St and South Ferry in either direction from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.
- During the day and evening, trains are running on the express track between 34 St-Penn Station and 14 St.
- For local service between 34 St-Penn Station and Chambers St, take trains, which are running local between these stations.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
- For service between Chambers St and South Ferry, use nearby or stations.
- trains are running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 14 St, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, the Bronx
trains aren't running between Woodlawn and 161 St-Yankee Stadium from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Woodlawn and Bedford Park Blvd , stopping at Mosholu Pkwy and Bedford Pk Blvd-Lehman College.
- For service between Bedford Pk Blvd-Lehman College and 161 St-Yankee Stadium, use nearby stations along Grand Concourse.
- Transfer between and trains at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- trains are running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Brooklyn.
trains, Manhattan
trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St and trains aren't running between 168 St and 145 St between 9:45 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running along two routes:
- Along Broadway between Inwood-207 St and 168 St, making all stops.
- Until 3:30 a.m. Sunday, along Fort Washington Av between 190 St and 168 St, making all stops. After 3:30 a.m. Sunday, take the Broadway shuttle bus instead.
- For local service between 168 St and 145 St, take the , which is running local between these stations.
- trains are running between 168 St and Queens.
- trains are running between 145 St and Euclid Av.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between W 4 St-Washington Sq and and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction and are rerouted in Midtown Manhattan. This is because of track maintenance.
- Downtown trains are running from Norwood-205 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle, on the to W 4 St-Washington Sq, and on the to 2 Av.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the .
- For service between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and W 4 St-Washington Sq, take the .
- Uptown trains are running on the from 2 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq, where they resume regular service to Norwood-205 St.
- Free shuttle buses are running between W 4 St-Washington Sq and Grand St, stopping at Broadway-Lafayette St.
- For service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take the , which is running on the between these stations.
- Or, for Manhattan-bound service between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 36 St, take the .
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St from 11:45 pm. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Coney Island-bound train.
trains, Queens
trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, making all stops.
- The LIRR will accommodate subway riders between Queens and Manhattan for no additional cost at Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, Woodside, Grand Central, and Penn Station.
- If you're heading to JFK Airport, consider taking the LIRR. You can also take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- trains are running between World Trade Center and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and on the to Jamaica-179 St.
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 improvement work.
- For service to/from 8 Av, 6 Av, or 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-Rocakway Pkwy.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park, stopping at 7 Av.
- trains are running in two sections, every 12 minutes during the day and evening:
- Between 96 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and on the to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- Between Prospect Park and Coney Island.
- During the day and evening, trains aren't stopping at DeKalb Av in either direction. For service to/from this station, take the .
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains are running on the express track from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
- Note: trains are running every 20 minutes during the day and evening while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains aren't making stops between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running on the express track from Hunts Point Av to Parkchester from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- During the day and evening, the last stop for every other Pelham Bay Park-bound train is 3 Av-138 St.
- Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to continue your trip.
- Trains are running every 8 minutes in Manhattan and every 16 minutes in the Bronx.
trains, Queens
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Mets-Willets Point to 74 St-Broadway from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 3:30 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
- trains are running every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Port Washington Branch
Buses are replacing trains between Great Neck and Port Washington in both directions from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 12:45 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- Buses will not stop at Plandome because of low bridges in the area. Please use the bus stop at nearby Manhasset station instead.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
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.
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