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Subway and rail service changes: 4th of July weekend

There are service changes on the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North over the holiday weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated June 29, 2022 12:25 p.m.

Happy July! If you're venturing outdoors to see the annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks on Monday, public transit is the way to go.

Please note: On Monday, July 4, subways and buses will run on a Saturday schedule, while Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Another important thing to note: Starting Friday, July 1 and lasting into the fall,   trains are not running between 121 St and Jamaica Center in either direction while we replace aging tracks and concrete. Free shuttle buses and   trains will provide alternate service.

No matter what you have planned for the weekend, we're here to help you get around. For more details on how service will be affected across all modes of transit, check out our Planned Work tool and search for your subway, bus, or rail line.  

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.

Major subway service changes

 trains, Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn

From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,   trains will not run in Brooklyn because of track maintenance. This will affect service in Manhattan and the Bronx. For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take   trains.

More details:

  •  trains are running on the   line between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, then making regular stops to and from 34-St Penn Station, and then running local via the   line to/from South Ferry.
  •  trains are running between Harlem-148 St and 14 St.
  •  trains are running between Woodlawn and New Lots Av.
  •  trains are running on the   line between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St, then making regular stops to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and then making local stops to/from Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.
  • For service to/from Park Place, Fulton St, Wall St, Clark St, Borough Hall, and Hoyt St, use nearby   stations.

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

 trains, Bronx

From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday,   trains are not running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205 St in either direction, and Coney Island-bound trains are bypassing 155 St. This is because of structural maintenance work.

  •  trains are running between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
  • For service to/from 155 St, take a Bronx-bound train.
  • For service between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, take the   train.
  • For service to/from Norwood-205 St, take the   train to/from Mosholu Pkwy and transfer to a free shuttle bus, running between Mosholu Pkwy and Norwood-205 St.
  • Transfer between the   train and the   train at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

 trains, Brooklyn

Trains are not running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av in either direction from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • Trains are running in two sections: between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, and every 20 minutes between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.
  • For service between Bergen St and Church Av, take the   train.
  • To transfer between the   and  , take   trains between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Jay St-MetroTech.
  • Note: Coney Island-bound   trains are running on the express track from Jay St-MetroTech to Church Av during this time. For service to/from bypassed stations, use Jamaica-bound   service.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Queens

Trains are not running between 121 St and Jamaica Center in either direction beginning 9:45 p.m. Friday and lasting 24/7 into Fall 2022 because of track and concrete replacement work.

  •  trains are running between Broad St and 121 St.
  • For service between 121 St and Jamaica Center, take a free J99 shuttle bus to/from the Jamaica-Van Wyck   station for  train service to/from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av/JFK and Jamaica Center, or take the Q56 bus.
  • LIRR will cross-honor MetroCards at Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Av, East New York, Jamaica, Hollis, Queens Village, St Albans, Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale.

Learn more about changes to  service in Queens.

Other service changes

 trains, Bronx

Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running on the express track from 3 Av-138 St to Hunts Point Av from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of station maintenance.

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

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

   trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

Queens-bound   and Brooklyn-bound   trains are running on the   line from W 4 St-Washington Sq to Jay St-MetroTech from 9:45 pm. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from Spring St, Canal St, or Chambers St/World Trade Center, take the   and transfer to/from the   at W 4 St-Washington Sq.
  • For service to/from Fulton St, take the   and transfer to/from the   at Delancey St-Essex St on the  .
  • For service to/from High St, use the nearby York St   station.

Lefferts Blvd-bound   trains are not stopping at 104 St and 111 St from 6:15 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Monday because of track replacement work.

  • For service to/from 104 St and 111 St, take a 207 St-bound   train.

207 St-bound   trains are running on the express track from 125 St to 168 St, and   trains are extended to 207 St on the   line from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Brooklyn-bound train.
  • Reminder: trains don't run overnight.

Learn more about changes to  service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 trains, Queens

Queens-bound trains are running on the express track from Queens Plaza to Forest Hills-71 Av from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a World Trade Center-bound train.
  • Reminder:  trains don't run overnight in Queens.

Learn more about changes to   service in Queens.

 trains, Brooklyn

Coney Island-bound trains are running on the express track from Jay St-MetroTech to Church Av from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Jamaica-bound train.
  • Reminder:   trains are not running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av in either direction because of track maintenance.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Brooklyn

Broad St-bound trains are running on the express track from Broadway Junction to Myrtle Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Monday because of track replacement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a 121 St-bound train.

Learn more about changes to  service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Brooklyn

Astoria-bound trains are running on the line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday because of structural maintenance. 

  • For service to/from 86 St, Avenue U, Kings Hwy, Bay Pkwy, 20 Av, and 18 Av, take the or to 62 St/New Utrecht Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound .
  • For service to Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 8 Av, take the or to 36 St and transfer to a Coney Island-bound .
  • For service from bypassed stations, take the   to 62 st/New Utrecht Av or Coney Island-Stilwell Av and transfer to an Astoria-bound .
  • For service to/from 59 St, 53 St, and 45 St, take the and transfer to/from the at 36 St.

Learn more about changes to  service in Brooklyn.

Long Island Rail Road service changes 

All branches

Trains will run on a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4, in observance of the 4th of July.

Learn more about changes to LIRR service.

Montauk Branch

The 1:23 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:37 p.m. westbound trains from Montauk, and the 3:23 p.m. westbound train from Southampton, will not run on Sunday, July 3.

  • These trains will instead run on Monday, July 4, in observance of the 4th of July.

Learn more about changes to Montauk branch service.

Metro-North Railroad service changes

All branches

Trains will run on a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4, in observance of the 4th of July.

Learn more about changes to Metro-North service.

Get updates

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