Service Diversions

Updated December 27 at 1: 34 AM

1 Train

Diversion #1:

Manhattan-bound trains skip 238, 231, 225, 215 and 207 Sts due to electrical improvements.

Days, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the 1 to Dyckman St and transfer to a Bronx-bound 1.

For service from 238 St, walk or take the Bx9 bus to 242 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 1.

For service from 231, 225 and 215 Sts, take the 1 to 242 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 1.

For service from 207 St, take the A at nearby 207 St-Broadway. Transfer to the 1 at 168 St.

This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations. Please call 511 for help with planning your trip. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service provider or the free 711 relay.

Diversion #2:

Manhattan -bound trains skip 137, 125, 116, 110 and 103 Sts due to electrical imrovements.

Late Nights, 9:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the 1 to 96 St and transfer to a Bronx-bound 1.

For service from these stations, take the 1 to 168 St* and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 1.

*Transfer at 145 St with Unlimited Ride MetroCard.

Diversion #3:

Bronx-bound trains skip 103, 110, 116, 125, 137 and 145 Sts due to electrical improvements.

Weekend, 9:45 PM Fri to 9 PM Sun, Dec 29 – 31

For service to these stations, take the 1 to 168 St* and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 1.

For service from these stations, take the 1 to 96 St and transfer to a Bronx-bound 1.

*Transfer at 157 St with Unlimited Ride MetroCard.

Alternate travel note:

For service to 103, 110, 116 and 125 Sts, transfer to the M104 bus at 96 St.

Diversion #4:

Bronx-bound trains skip 50 St due to New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Eve, 7 PM Sun to 12:10 AM Mon, Dec 31 – Jan 1

Use 34 St-Penn Station or 59 St-Columbus Circle for access to Times Square.

Diversion #5:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

2 Train

Diversion #1:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip Bergen St, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Pkwy due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 9:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the 2 to Franklin Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound 2, Manhattan-bound 3 or Bronx-bound 4 local.

For service from these stations, take the 2, 3 or 4 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound 2.

Diversion #2:

Trains run local in both directions between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, beginning at 10 PM, Tue to Thu, Dec 26 – 28

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #3:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip Burke Av, Allerton Av, Pelham Pkwy and Bronx Park East due to track maintenance.

Days, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the 2 to E 180 St and transfer to a Bronx-bound 2.

For service from these stations, take the 2 to Gun Hill Rd and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound 2.

Alternate travel note:

For service to these stations, transfer to the Bx39 bus at Gun Hill Rd.

Diversion #4:

Weekend station closures and route changes due to tunnel reconstruction.

Weekends until Summer 2018 including Jan 1, 2018

No service at Park Place, Wall St, Clark St and Hoyt St; use nearby 4 & 5 stations

No 2 & 3 service between Manhattan and Brooklyn; take the 4 or 5 instead.

Diversion #5:

2 trains replace 5 service between Dyre Av and E 180 St

5 trains replace 2 service between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St

Weekends & Holiday, Jan 1, 2018

2 trains operate between South Ferry and E 180 St, and via the 5 to/from Dyre Av.

5 trains operate between Flatbush Av and E 180 St, and via the 2 to/from 241 St.

Transfer between 2 and 5 trains at E 180 St or 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Diversion #6:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

3 Train

Diversion #1:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip Bergen St, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Pkwy due to track maintenance.

Late Evenings, 9:45 PM to 11:59 PM, Tue to Thu, Dec 26 – 28

For service to these stations, take the 3 to Franklin Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound 2 or Manhattan-bound 3.

For service from these stations, take the 2 or 3 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound 3.

Diversion #2:

Trains run local in both directions between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 10 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #3:

Service operates between 148 St and 34 St-Penn Station due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 11:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

Diversion #4:

Weekend 2 & 3 station closures and route changes due to tunnel reconstruction.

Weekends until Summer 2018 including Jan 1, 2018

No service at Park Place, Wall St, Clark St and Hoyt St; use nearby 4 & 5 stations

No 2 & 3 service between Manhattan and Brooklyn; take the 4 or 5 instead.

Diversion #5:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

4 Train

Diversion #1:

Brooklyn-bound trains run express from Mosholu Pkwy to 149 St-Grand Concourse due to electrical improvements.

Days, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Tue to Fri until Jan 5

No Brooklyn-bound service at Bedford Park Blvd, Kingsbridge Rd, Fordham Rd, 183 St, 176 St, Mt Eden Av, 170, 167 and 161 Sts.

Travel Alternatives

For service to Bedford Park Blvd, Kingsbridge Rd, Fordham Rd and 183 St, take the 4 to Burnside Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound 4.

For service to 176 St, Mt Eden Av, 170, 167 and 161 Sts, take the 4 to 149 St-Grand Concourse and transfer to a Bronx-bound 4.

For service from these stations, take the 4 to Burnside Av or Mosholu Pkwy and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound 4.

Diversion #2:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip Bergen St, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Pkwy due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 9:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Franklin Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound 2, Manhattan-bound 3 or Bronx-bound 4 local.

For service from these stations, take the 2, 3 or 4 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound 4.

Diversion #3:

No trains between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St due to electrical improvements.

Late Nights, 9:30 PM to 5 AM, Wed to Fri, Dec 27 – 29

Free shuttle buses provide alternate service

4 service operates in two sections:

1. Between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Woodlawn.

2. Between Crown Hts/New Lots Av and 125 St and via the 6 to/from 3 Av-138 St.

Shuttle Buses operate between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 3 Av-138 St, stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.

Transfer between trains and Shuttle buses at 149 St-Grand Concourse and/or 3 Av-138 St.

Station – Shuttle Bus Stop:

149 St-Grand Concourse – Grand Concourse at 149 St

138 St-Grand Concourse – Grand Concourse at 138 St

3 Av-138 St – Lincoln Av at 138 St

5 Train

Diversion #1:

Service ends early between E 180 St and Bowling Green due to electrical improvements.

Evenings, beginning at 8:30 PM, Wed and Thu, Dec 27 – 28

2, 4 trains provide alternate service

5 service operates between Dyre Av and E 180 St.

Travel Alternatives

Transfer between 2 and 5 trains at E 180 St.

Transfer between 2 and 4 trains at 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Note: Beginning at 9:30 PM, no 4 trains between 125 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take free shuttle buses via connection with the 4 train at the 3 Av-138 St 6 Station.

Please use the following guide to arrive at your station before end of service.

To Bowling Green:

E 180 St – 8:36 PM

Simpson St – 8:44 PM

3 Av-149 St – 8:53 PM

To Dyre Av:

Bowling Green – 9:33 PM

Grand Central-42 St – 9:45 PM

125 St – 9:55 PM

Reminder: Late Night 5 service operates as scheduled in the Bronx.

Diversion #2:

2 trains replace 5 service between Dyre Av and E 180 St

5 trains replace 2 service between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St

Weekends & Holiday, Jan 1, 2018

2 trains operate between South Ferry and E 180 St, and via the 5 to/from Dyre Av.

5 trains operate between Flatbush Av and E 180 St, and via the 2 to/from 241 St.

Transfer between 2 and 5 trains at E 180 St or 149 St-Grand Concourse.

6 Train

Diversion #1:

Bronx-bound trains run express from Hunts Point Av to Parkchester due to track replacement.

Days, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Wed and Thu, Dec 27 – 28

For service to Whitlock, Elder Avs, Morrison Av-Soundview and St Lawrence Av, take the 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.

For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound 6.

Diversion #2:

Manhattan-bound trains run local from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St due to track replacement.

Days, 9:45 AM to 1 PM, Wed and Thu, Dec 27 – 28

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #3:

The last stop for alternate trains headed toward Pelham Bay Park is 3 Av-138 St due to track replacement.

Days, 10 AM to 3:30 PM, Wed and Thu, Dec 27 – 28

Please allow additional travel time in the Bronx.

Diversion #4:

Bronx-bound trains run local from 3 Av-138 St to Hunts Point Av due to track replacement.

Days, 1 PM to 3:30 PM, Wed and Thu, Dec 27 – 28

Please allow additional travel time.

7 Train

Diversion #1:

Hunters Point Av and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av – Trains board at the Queens-bound platform due to signal maintenance.

Late Nights, 12:40 AM to 5 AM, Wed, Fri and Sat, until further notice

All trains board at the Queens-bound platform.

Diversion #2:

Manhattan-bound trains make local stops at 111, 103, 90, 82, 74, 69, 52, 46, 40 and 33 Sts due to electrical improvements.

Days, 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #3:

Queens-bound trains make local stops at 33, 40, 46, 52, 69, 74, 82, 90, 103 and 111 Sts due to electrical improvements.

Days, 3 PM to 3:30 PM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #4 :

Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av and Hunters Point Av – Trains board at the Manhattan-bound platform due to signal maintenance.

Late Nights, 12:40 AM to 5 AM, Mon, Tue and Thu, until further notice

All trains board at the Manhattan-bound platform.

Diversion #5:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

A Train

Diversion #1:

Queens-bound trains skip 50 St, 23 St and Spring St due to signal maintenance.

Late Nights, 10 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the A to 42 St-Port Authority, 14 St or Canal St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A.

For service from these stations, take the A to W 4 St, 34 St-Penn Station or 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a Queens-bound A.

Diversion #2:

Manhattan-bound trains skip 72, 81, 86, 96, 103, 110, 116, 135, 155 and 163 Sts due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 11 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the A to 125 St, 145 St or 168 St and transfer to a Queens-bound A.

For service from these stations, take the A to 145, 125 Sts, or 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A.

Diversion #3:

No trains between Broad Channel and Mott Av due to track replacement.

Days, 9:30 AM to 4 PM*, Wed to Fri, Dec 27 – 29

Free shuttle buses provide alternate service

A service operates between 207 St and Broad Channel, and via the S to/from Beach 116 St.

Shuttle buses make all stops between Mott Av and Beach 67 St, connecting with the A at Beach 90 St.

Transfer between A trains and Shuttle buses at Beach 90 St.

Station – Shuttle Bus Stop – Bus:

Mott Av – Beach 22 St at Station Entrance

Beach 25 St – Beach Channel Dr at Beach 25 St

Beach 36 St – Beach Channel Dr at Beach 35 St (to Mott Av)
Beach 36 St – Beach Channel Dr at 36 St (to Beach 90 St) – Q22

Beach 44 St – Beach Channel Dr at Beach 44 St – Q22

Beach 60 St – Beach Channel Dr at Beach 59 St – Q22

Beach 67 St – Beach Channel Dr at Beach 67 St – Q22

Beach 90 St – Rockaway Beach Blvd at Beach 88 St – Q22

Note: A Service to/from Lefferts Blvd is not affected.

*Service change ends at 3 PM Dec 29

B Train

Diversion #1:

Manhattan-bound trains skip 72, 81, 86, 96, 103, 110, 116 and 135 Sts due to track maintenance.

Late Evenings, 9:45 PM to 11 PM, Tue to Thu, Dec 26 – 28

For service to these stations, take the B to 125 St or 145 St and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound B or C.

For service from these stations, take the B or C to 125 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a Manhattan-bound B.

C Train

Diversion #1:

Manhattan-bound trains skip 72, 81, 86, 96, 103, 110, 116, 135, 155 and 163 Sts due to track maintenance.

Late Evenings, 9:45 PM to 11:30 PM, Tue to Thu, Dec 26 – 28

For service to 72, 81, 86, 96, 103, 110, 116 and 135 Sts, take the C to 125 St or 145 St and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound B or C.

For service from these stations, take the B or C to 125 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a Manhattan-boundC.

For service to 155 St and 163 St, take the C to 168 St and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound C.

For service from these stations, take the C to 145 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound C.

Diversion #2:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip 50 St, 23 St and Spring St due to signal maintenance.

Late Evenings, 9:45 PM to 10:45 PM, Tue to Thu, Dec 26 – 28

For service to these stations, take the C to 42 St-Port Authority, 14 St or Canal St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound C.

For service from these stations, take the C to W 4 St, 34 St-Penn Station or 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound C.

D Train

Diversion #1:

62 St/New Utrecht Av Station transfer passageway closed due to elevator installation.

Until Aug 2018

For free out-of-system transfer with MetroCard, exit to street and use entrances at 60 St/14 Av for the D or 62 St/New Utrecht Av for the N.

Diversion #2:

Service operates in two sections due to track maintenance:

1. Between 205 St and Bedford Pk Blvd

2. Between Bedford Pk Blvd and Stillwell Av

Late Nights, 10 PM to 5 AM, Dec 25 – 29

Transfer at Bedford Pk Blvd to continue your trip.

Diversion #3:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip 182-183 Sts, 174-175 Sts and 170 St due to track maintenance.

Weekend, 9:45 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Dec 29 – Jan 1

For service to these stations, take the D to Tremont Av or 167 St and transfer to a Bronx-bound D.

For service from these stations, take the D to Tremont Av or Fordham Rd and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound D.

Diversion #4:

Trains run local in both directions between DeKalb Av and 36 St, Brooklyn due to track maintenance.

Weekend, 10 PM Fri to 10 AM Sun, Dec 29 – 31

Please allow additional travel time.

Reminder: Late Night local service operates as scheduled in Brooklyn.

E Train

Diversion #1:

No service between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and West 4 St due to subway action plan.

All Times, 5 AM Tue, Dec 26 until 8 AM Sun, Dec 31

E trains are rerouted in both directions via the F between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and West 4 St*. E trains run local between 71 Av and 21 St-Queensbridge overnight.

Overnight ree shuttle buses connect Queens Plaza and Court Sq-23 St 7 stopping at 21 St-Queensbridge E F.

Travel Alternatives

For JFK Airport, take the Far Rockaway-bound A to Howard Beach-JFK Airport.

For LaGuardia Airport, take the 7 or E (from 6 Av) to 74 St-Roosevelt Av, for the LaGuardia Link Q70 SBS.

For Port Authority Bus Terminal, all 8 Av stations and overnight service between W 4 St and World Trade Center, take the A or C.

For 53 St E stations, use the nearby 51 St 6 or 7 Av B, D Stations.

Take the 7 for Court Sq-23 St G, and the R (days/evenings) for Queens Plaza or free overnight shuttle buses.

*9:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29 E trains run to/from 2 Av F station after W 4 St.

Diversion #2:

No trains between W 4 St and World Trade Center due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 9:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

A & C trains provide alternate service

After W 4 St, E trains run to/from the 2 Av F Station.

For Spring St*, Canal St and World Trade Center (Chambers St), take the A or C instead.

Transfer between trains at W 4 St.

*Please review A & C advisories for additional information that may affect your trip.

F Train

Diversion #1:

Queens-bound platforms at Avenue U, Avenue P, Avenue N, Bay Pkwy and Avenue I are closed for renovation

All times, until Early 2018

Travel Alternatives

For service to these stations, take the F to Kings Hwy or 18 Av and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.

For service from these stations, take the F to Kings Hwy or Avenue X and transfer to a Queens-bound F.

Diversion #2:

Queens-bound trains skip Briarwood, Sutphin Blvd and 169 St due to track maintenance.

Late Nights, 9:45 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For Briarwood, take the E instead. Transfer between trains at Union Tpke.

For service to Sutphin Blvd and 169 St, take the F to Parsons Blvd or 179 St and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.

For service from Sutphin Blvd, take the F to Union Tpke and transfer to a Queens-bound F.

For service from 169 St, take the Q1, Q2, Q3, Q17 or Q36 bus instead.

Diversion #3:

Brooklyn-bound trains run express from Jay St-MetroTech to Church Av due to track maintenance.

Weekend, 9:45 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Dec 29 – Jan 1

No Brooklyn-bound service at Bergen, Carroll Sts, Smith-9 Sts, 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy.

For service to these stations, take the F to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Queens-bound F.

For service from these stations, take the F to 7 Av or Jay St-MetroTech and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.

Note: No G service at these stations during this time.

G Train

Diversion #1:

No trains between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Av due to track maintenance.

Weekend, 9:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Dec 29 – Jan 1

A & F trains provide alternate service.

No G service at Bergen, Carroll, Smith-9 Sts, 4 Av-9 St, 7 Av, 15 St-Prospect Park, Fort Hamilton Pkwy and Church Av. Take the *F instead.

Transfer between A and G trains at Hoyt-Schermerhorn.

Transfer between A and F trains at Jay St-MetroTech.

G service operates in two sections:

1. Between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs

2. Between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn, every 20 minutes.

Transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avs to continue your trip.

*Please review F advisories for additional information that may affect your trip.

J Train

Diversion #1:

Manhattan-bound platform at 104 St will close for renovation

All times, until early 2018

Manhattan-bound 104 St platform will close for renovation until Summer 2017.

Consider nearby 111 St for service or Woodhaven Blvd for service.

Travel Alternatives

For service to this station, take the J or Z to Woodhaven Blvd and transfer to a Queens-bound J or Z.

For service from this station, take the J to 111 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound J. Or, take the Q56 bus instead. Transfer between J & Z trains and buses at Woodhaven Blvd.

Note: Queens-bound J trains skip 104 St from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM weekdays, take the Z instead.

Diversion #2:

Additional service operates between Broadway Junction and Chambers St

Days, 6 AM to 11:59 PM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

L Train

No diversions scheduled.

M Train

Diversion #1:

No trains between Myrtle-Wyckoff Av and Myrtle Av (Broadway) due to viaduct reconstruction.

All times until Apr 30, 2018

Free shuttle buses provide alternate service

All Times:

M Shuttle train service operates between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Metropolitan Av.

Monday to Friday (days/evenings):

M service operates between 71 Av and Myrtle Av, then via the J to/from Broadway Junction.

Saturday and Sunday (days/evenings):

M service operates between Essex St and Myrtle Av, then via the J to/from Broadway Junction.

Shuttle Buses operate between Myrtle Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, stopping at Central Av and Knickerbocker Av.

Transfer between M Shuttle train, Shuttle buses and L trains at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

Transfer between J. M. Z and Shuttle buses at Myrtle Av (Broadway).

Station – Shuttle Bus Stop:

Myrtle Av (Broadway) – Broadway at Myrtle Av

Central Av – Myrtle Av at Cedar St

Knickerbocker Av – Myrtle Av at Knickerbocker Av (to Myrtle Av)
Knickerbocker Av – Myrtle Av at Bleecker St (to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs)

Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs – Gates Av at Myrtle Av

Note: Free out-of-system MetroCard transfer is available between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs L, M and Myrtle Av J, M , Z Stations via the shuttle bus.

Diversion #2:

No weekday service between Broadway Junction and 71 Av due to subway action plan.

All Times, 5 AM Tue, Dec 26 until 8 AM Sun, Dec 31

M Shuttle trains operate all times between Metropolitan Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

M trains operate weekend service between Broadway Junction and Essex St.

Travel Alternatives

For M stations, take the E, F, R and/or J.

Diversion #3:

Shuttle trains run every 20 minutes between Metropolitan Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs due to viaduct reconstruction.

Mornings, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Sat and Sun, until Dec 31

Please allow additional travel time.

N Train

Diversion #1:

30 Av and 36 Av are closed for renovation

All times, until Spring 2018

N & W trains will skip 30 Av and 36 Av in both directions.

Travel Alternatives

30 Av – Consider nearby Broadway or Astoria Blvd N & W Stations instead.

Take the Q18 bus for service to/from the Northern Blvd M & R Station.

Take the Q102 bus for service to/from Broadway N & W Station.

36 Av – Consider nearby Broadway or 39 Av N & W Stations instead.

Take the Q102 bus for Broadway N & W, Queensboro Plaza N, W & 7 and Queens Plaza E, M & R Stations.

Take the Q66 bus for Northern Blvd M & R, 21 St-Queensbridge F, Queensboro Plaza N, W & 7 and Queens Plaza E, M & R Stations.

Alternate travel note:

Q69 and Q100-Ltd buses are available along 21 St for nearby service to/from 21 St-Queensbridge F, Queensboro Plaza N, W & 7 and Queens Plaza E, M & R Stations.

Diversion #2:

Brooklyn-bound platforms at Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New Utrecht Av, 18 Av, 20 Av Kings Hwy, Avenue U and 86 St are closed for renovation

All times, until Fall 2018

Travel Alternatives

For service to Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 18 Av, 20 Av, Kings Hwy, Avenue U and 86 St, take the N to Bay Pkwy or Stillwell Av and transfer to a Queens-bound N.

For service from these stations, take the N to Bay Pkwy or 8 Av and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound N.

For New Utrecht Av-62 St, take the D instead. Transfer between N and D trains at 36 St or Stillwell Av.

Diversion #3:

62 St/New Utrecht Av Station transfer passageway closed due to elevator installation.

Until Aug 2018

For free out-of-system transfer with MetroCard, exit to street and use entrances at 60 St/14 Av for the D or 62 St/New Utrecht Av for the N.

Diversion #4:

Brooklyn-bound trains skip Broadway and 39 Av due to track maintenance.

Days, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

For service to these stations, take the N to Queensboro Plaza and transfer to a Queens-bound N.

For service from these stations, take the N to Astoria Blvd and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound N.

Notes: No W service at these stations during this time. 30 Av and 36 Av are closed for renovation.

Diversion #5:

Trains run local in both directions between DeKalb Av and 59 St, Brooklyn due to track maintenance.

Weekend, 10 PM Fri to 10 AM Sun, Dec 29 – 31

Please allow additional travel time.

Reminder: Late Night local service operates as scheduled in Brooklyn.

Diversion #6:

Trains skip 49 St in both directions due to New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Eve, 7 PM Sun to 12:10 AM Mon, Dec 31 – Jan 1

Use 34 St-Herald Sq or 57 St-7 Av for access to Times Square.

Diversion #7:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

Q Train

Diversion #1:

The last stop for alternate trains headed toward 96 St is 57 St-7 Av due to regular maintenance.

Late Evenings, 11 PM to 11:59 PM, Tue to Thu, Dec 26 – 28

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #2:

Manhattan-bound trains board at the Brooklyn-bound platform at 72 St, 86 St and 96 St due to regular maintennce.

Late Nights, 11 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

Please allow additional travel time.

Diversion #3:

No trains between Brighton Beach and Stillwell Av due to signal maintenance.

Weekends, 5:45 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, Dec 30

Free shuttle buses provide alternate service

Q service operates between 96 St and Brighton Beach.

Shuttle Buses operate between Brighton Beach and Stillwell Av, stopping at Ocean Pkwy and West 8 St.

Transfer between trains and Shuttle buses at Brighton Beach or Stillwell Av.

For direct service between Stillwell Av and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the D, F or N instead.

Station – Shuttle Bus Stop:

Brighton Beach – Brighton Beach Av at Brighton 6 St

Ocean Pkwy – W Brighton Av at Ocean Pkwy (to Brighton Beach)
Ocean Pkwy – Brighton Beach Av at Ocean Pkwy (to Stillwell Av)

West 8 St – Surf Av at W 8 St (to Stillwell Av)
West 8 St – Surf Av at W 10 St (to Brighton Beach)

Stillwell Av – Surf Av at Stillwell Av

Diversion #4:

Trains skip 49 St in both directions due to New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Eve, 7 PM Sun to 12:10 AM Mon, Dec 31 – Jan 1

Use 34 St-Herald Sq or 57 St-7 Av for access to Times Square.

Diversion #5:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

R Train

Diversion #1:

Trains skip 49 St in both directions due to New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Eve, 7 PM Sun to 12:10 AM Mon, Dec 31 – Jan 1

Use 34 St-Herald Sq or 57 St-7 Av for access to Times Square.

Diversion #2:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

S Train

Diversion #1:

Rockaway Park Shuttle not running due to track replacement.

Days, 9:30 AM to 4 PM*, Wed to Fri, Dec 27 – 29

A trains make all S stops between Broad Channel and Beach 116 St.

*Service change ends at 3 PM Dec 29

Diversion #2:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

W Train

Diversion #1:

No trains between 57 St-7 Av and Ditmars Blvd due to track maintenance.

Days, 10 AM to 3:30 PM, Tue to Fri, Dec 26 – 29

Take the N instead.

W trains run every 20 minutes in Manhattan

W service operates between Whitehall St and 57 St-7 Av, and via the Q to/from 96 St.

Transfer between *N and W trains at Times Sq-42 St (across the platform).

*Please review N advisories for additional information that may affect your trip.

Alternate travel note:

R service is also available at 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av/59 St. Transfer between R and W trains at 57 St-7 Av.

Diversion #2:

30 Av and 36 Av are closed for renovation

All times, until Spring 2018

N & W trains will skip 30 Av and 36 Av in both directions.

Travel Alternatives

30 Av – Consider nearby Broadway or Astoria Blvd N & W Stations instead.

Take the Q18 bus for service to/from the Northern Blvd M & R Station.

Take the Q102 bus for service to/from Broadway N & W Station.

36 Av – Consider nearby Broadway or 39 Av N & W Stations instead.

Take the Q102 bus for Broadway N & W, Queensboro Plaza N, W & 7 and Queens Plaza E, M & R Stations.

Take the Q66 bus for Northern Blvd M & R, 21 St-Queensbridge F, Queensboro Plaza N, W & 7 and Queens Plaza E, M & R Stations.

Alternate travel note:

Q69 and Q100-Ltd buses are available along 21 St for nearby service to/from 21 St-Queensbridge F, Queensboro Plaza N, W & 7 and Queens Plaza E, M & R Stations.

Diversion #3:

Trains skip 49 St in both directions due to New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Eve, 7 PM Sun to 12:10 AM Mon, Dec 31 – Jan 1

Use 34 St-Herald Sq or 57 St-7 Av for access to Times Square.

Diversion #4:

Times Sq-42 St Station

New Year’s Eve, until 12 midnight, Sunday, Dec 31

Exits to street level at Times Sq-42 St are subject to closure. Exit at 8 Av-42 St via the passageway.

Transfers are available between 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R & S trains.

Note: 42 Street Shuttle operates all night.

Z Train

Diversion #1:

Manhattan-bound platform at 104 St will close for renovation

All times, until early 2018

Manhattan-bound 104 St platform will close for renovation until Summer 2017.

Consider nearby 111 St for service or Woodhaven Blvd for service.

Travel Alternatives

For service to this station, take the J or Z to Woodhaven Blvd and transfer to a Queens-bound J or Z.

For service from this station, take the J to 111 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound J. Or, take the Q56 bus instead. Transfer between J & Z trains and buses at Woodhaven Blvd.

Note: Queens-bound J trains skip 104 St from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM weekdays, take the Z instead.

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