Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Subway Changes
The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work.
These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Apr. 24. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs. Check www.mta.info for schedule changes.
Rail lines which run through the area that will be affected include the following:
Week Of Work To Affect N Service
Astoria-bound N trains will skip the 39th Avenue, 36th Avenue, Broadway and 30th Avenue stations on Thursday, Apr. 25, and Friday, Apr. 26, from 10:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. During this period, Q trains will not operate between 57th Street-Seventh Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard.
For service to the affected N train stations, take the N train to Astoria Boulevard, then transfer to a Manhattan bound N train. For service from these stations, take the N train to Queensboro Plaza, then transfer to an Astoria-bound N train.
Split Service On J Train This Weekend
J train service will operate in two sections-between Jamaica Center and Essex Street and between Essex Street and Chambers Street-this weekend, from 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 27, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 29. Riders can transfer between J trains at Essex Street to continue their trip.
Switch Of Lines For F Train This Weekend
Manhattan-bound F trains will run on the M line between Roosevelt Avenue and 47th-50th Streets this weekend, from 11:15 p.m. Friday, Apr. 26, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 29. These trains will, however, run express service between Roosevelt Avenue and Queens Plaza.
As a result of this change, there will be no Manhattan-bound F train service at 21st Street-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Avenue- 63rd Street and 57th Street. For service to these stations, take the F train to 47th-50th Streets, then transfer to a Jamaica bound F train. For service from 21st Street-Queensbridge and Roosevelt Island, take the F train to Roosevelt Avenue, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound F train.
Switch Of Lines On E, M To Manhattan
Manhattan-bound E trains will run on the F line between Queens and Manhattan late nights on Monday, Apr. 29, through Friday, May 3, from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Additionally, Manhattan-bound M trains will run on the F line between 36th Street in Queens and 47th-50th Streets in Manhattan on Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:59 p.m. until Thursday, May 9.
As a result of this service change, there will be no Manhattan-bound E or M train service at Queens Plaza, Court Square-23rd Street, Lexington Avenue-53rd Street, Fifth Avenue- 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue.
For service to Queens Plaza and Court Square-23rd Street stations, transfer to the 7 train at Roosevelt Avenue, which stops at nearby Queensboro Plaza. For service from these stations, take the 7 train at Queensboro Plaza to Times Square-42nd Street.
Late Night Split On G Line In Brooklyn
G train service will be suspended between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets and Church Avenue late nights on Monday through Friday from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. through Friday, May 10. This service change will also be in effect this weekend, from 11 p.m. Friday, Apr. 26, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 29.
During these periods, G trains will operate in two sections-between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and between Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets.
Riders can transfer between G trains at Bedford-Nostrand Avenues.
For service to the Bergen Street, Carroll Street, Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street, Seventh Avenue, 15th Street- Prospect Park, Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue stations, transfer to the F train at Jay Street- MetroTech.
Central Ave. Station Closed For Repairs
The Central Avenue station on the M line in Bushwick remains shut through late August as the MTA conducts renovations as part of its “station renewal” program.
Riders are advised to use the Myrtle Avenue-Broadway or Knickerbocker Avenue stops on the M line, the Kosciuszko Street stop on the J line or the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues station on the L and M lines as alternates.
Additionally, the B54 bus provides connecting service between Central Avenue and the Myrtle Avenue, Knickerbocker Avenue and Myrtle- Wyckoff Avenues stations. During overnight hours, shuttle buses will be provided between these stations.
Sandy-Related Svc. Changes Remain
Until further notice, there is no service on the A line south of the Howard Beach station to the Rockaways and on the Rockaway Park Shuttle.
Riders can use a free shuttle bus between Howard Beach and Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue. There is also a free H train shuttle operating between Far Rockaway and Beach 90th Street. Stations west of Beach 90th Street remain closed.
The H train operates on weekdays from 4:55 a.m. to 9:25 p.m. and on weekends from 4:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. The change in times is in order to accommodate ongoing work along the line to restore full service in the Rockaways.
For service between Beach 90th Street and Rockaway Park-Beach 116th Streets, transfer to the Q22 bus line, which makes nearby stops.
The MTA has expanded service on the Q52 limited line between Elmhurst and the Rockaways in order to increase rush-hour access to the A train in Ozone Park.
Reportedly, service time has been doubled during peak rush hours on the Q52, which terminates in the Arverne section of the Rockaways. Q52 buses will run ever six minutes during peak rush hours and every 7 1/2 minutes during non-rush hour periods on weekdays.
The Q52 primarily runs on Woodhaven and Cross Bay boulevards and stops at Liberty Avenue, close to the Rockaway Boulevard A train station.
For a complete list of service changes and last-minute updates, visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info or call 511.
