Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The information in this column is current as of Wednesday, Apr. 23. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made at any time after publication. Check www.mta.info for schedule changes.
Weekday J, M Trains Skip Wmbg. Stations
Jamaica Center-bound J trains and Middle Village-bound M trains will skip the Hewes Street, Lorimer Street and Flushing Avenue stations on Wednesdays through Fridays from 9:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Friday, May 9.
For service to these stations, take the J or M train to Myrtle Avenue, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound J or M train. For service from these stations, take the J or M train to Marcy Avenue (only for riders with Unlimited MetroCards) or Essex Street, then transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound J train or a Middle Village-bound M train.
It was noted that Manhattanbound J trains will end quickstop service at 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays through Fridays until May 9. All Manhattan-bound J trains will stop at Flushing Avenue, Lorimer Street and Hewes Street after that time.
Weekend Interruption On J Line In Brooklyn
Jamaica Center-bound J trains will operate express service between Marcy Avenue and Broadway Junction this weekend, from 3:45 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26, until 10 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 27. This service change will be in effect each weekend through Apr. 27.
For service to the Hewes Street, Lorimer Street, Flushing Avenue, Kosciuszko Street, Gates Avenue, Halsey Street and Chauncey Street stations, take the J train to Myrtle Avenue or Broadway Junction, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound J train.
For service from these stations, take the J train to Myrtle Avenue, Marcy Avenue (Unlimited MetroCard holders only) or Essex Street, then transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound J train.
M Shuttle Trains Run
Slower This Weekend
The weekend M train shuttle between Middle Village-Metropolitan Avenue and Myrtle Avenue-Broadway will operate every 20 minutes this weekend, from 4 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26, until 10 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 27. Riders are advised to allow for additional travel time.
More Split Service
On L Line In Bklyn.
L trains will operate in two sections-between Eighth Avenue and Broadway Junction and between Broadway Junction and Rockaway Parkway-on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 3:05 p.m. through Tuesday, Apr. 29.
Riders can transfer between L trains at Broadway Junction to continue their trip.
It was noted that all L trains between Rockaway Parkway and Broadway Junction will operate every 24 minutes. Riders are advised to allow for additional travel time.
More Disruptions Affect The 7 Line
Flushing-bound 7 trains will skip the 82nd Street, 90th Street, 103rd Street and 111th Street stations this weekend, from 11:45 p.m. Friday, Apr. 25, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 28.
For service to these stations, take the 7 train to Junction Boulevard or Mets-Willets Point, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound 7 train. For service from these stations, take the 7 train to Junction Boulevard or 74th Street, then transfer to a Flushing-bound 7 train.
Additionally, Flushing-bound 7 trains will run express service between Queensboro Plaza and Mets- Willets Point on Monday, Apr. 28, through Thursday, May 1, from 10:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. These trains will continue to stop at Woodside-61st Street and Junction Boulevard.
For service to the 33rd Street, 40th Street, 46th Street, 52nd Street, 69th Street, 74th Street, 82nd Street, 90th Street, 103rd Street and 111th Street stations, take the 7 train to Woodside- 61st Street, Junction Boulevard or Mets-Willets Point, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound 7 train. For service from these stations, take the 7 train to Junction Boulevard, Woodside-61st Street or Queensboro Plaza, then transfer to a Flushing-bound 7 train.
Skipped Stations On E & F Lines In Qns.
Jamaica Center-bound E trains and Jamaica-bound F trains will skip the Van Wyck Boulevard and 75th Avenue stations from 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 24, until 5 a.m. Friday, Apr. 25; and this weekend, from 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 28.
During these periods, Jamaicabound F trains will also skip the Sutphin Boulevard station.
For service to these stops, take the E train to Union Turnpike or Jamaica- Van Wyck or the F train to Union Turnpike or Parsons Boulevard, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E or F train. For service from these stations, take the E or F train to Union Turnpike or 71st-Continental Avenues, then transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E train or a Jamaicabound F train.
Late Night Express Affects The R Line
Forest Hills-bound R trains will operate express service between Queens Plaza and 71st-Continental Avenues on Thursday, Apr. 24, from 9:45 p.m. until midnight. These trains will continue to stop at Roosevelt Avenue.
For service to the 36th Street, Steinway Street, 46th Street, Northern Boulevard, 65th Street, Elmhurst Avenue, Grand Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard, 63rd Drive and 67th Avenue stations, take the R train to Roosevelt Avenue or 71st-Continental Avenues, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound R train.
For service from these stations, take the R train to Roosevelt Avenue or Queens Plaza, then transfer to a Forest Hills-bound R train.
Overnight Express E And Local F Trains
Jamaica Center-bound E trains will run express service between Queens Plaza and Roosevelt Avenue late nights on Tuesday, Apr. 29, through Friday, May 2, from 12:15 until 5 a.m.
For service to the 36th Street, Steinway Street, 46th Street, Northern Boulevard and 65th Street stations, take the E train to Roosevelt Avenue, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train. For service from these stations, take the E train to Queens Plaza, then transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E train .
Additionally, Jamaica-bound F trains will operate local service between Roosevelt Avenue and 71st- Continental Avenues on Tuesday, Apr. 29, through Friday, May 2, from 12:01 until 5 a.m.
Manhattan-bound F trains will also run local service between 71st- Continental Avenues and 21st Street-Queensbridge during the same time period.
Riders are advised to allow for additional travel time.
Switch Of Lines For F Trains To Jamaica
Jamaica-bound F trains will run on the E line between 47th-50th Streets and Roosevelt Avenue this weekend, from 9:45 p.m. Friday, Apr. 25, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 28. As a result, there will be no Jamaica-bound F train service at the 57th Street, Lexington Avenue-63rd Street, Roosevelt Island and 21st Street-Queensbridge stations.
For service to Roosevelt Island or 21st Street-Queensbridge, take the F train to Roosevelt Avenue, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound F train. For service from these stations, take the F train to 47th-50th Streets, then transfer to a Jamaica-bound F train.
Weekend Switch For E Trains To Manhattan
Manhattan-bound E trains will run on the F line between 36th Street in Queens and West Fourth Street in Manhattan this weekend, from 11:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 25, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 28. These trains will not stop at the Queens Plaza, Court Square-23rd Street, Lexington Avenue-53rd street, Fifth Avenue- 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue stations.
For service to Court Square-23rd Street or Queens Plaza, transfer to the 7 train at Roosevelt Avenue or a free shuttle bus to both stations at the 21st Street-Queensbridge stop.
Weekend Express On E & R Lines In Qns.
Jamaica Center-bound E trains will run express service between Queens Plaza and 71st-Continental Avenues late nights this weekend, from 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26, until 5 a.m. Monday, Apr. 28.
Additionally, Forest Hills-bound R trains will run express service between Queens Plaza and 71st- Continental Avenues all this weekend.
These trains will continue to stop at Roosevelt Avenue.
For service to the 36th Street, Steinway Street, 46th Street, Northern Boulevard, 65th Street, Elmhurst Avenue, Grand Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard, 63rd Drive and 67th Avenue stations, take the E or R train to Roosevelt Avenue or 71st- Continental Avenues, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E or R train.
For service from these stations, take the E or R train to Roosevelt Avenue or Queens Plaza, then transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E train or a Forest Hills-bound R train.
Late Night Service Slowed On G Line
All G trains will operate every 20 minutes in both directions late nights, Monday through Thursday, from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. through Thursday, May 8. Riders are advised to allow for additional travel time.
For a complete list of service changes and last-minute updates, visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info or call 511.
