Traffic & Transit

Bed-Stuy's Weekend Subway Service Changes: June 26-27

Here's what you need to know if you're taking the subway this weekend in the neighborhood.

In a sign of a return to normality, subway service changes are making weekend travel a nightmare.
In a sign of a return to normality, subway service changes are making weekend travel a nightmare. ((Patch.))

BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — As vaccinations hit millions of arms and the city slowly reopens, New Yorkers are getting back on the subway. In another sign of the return of normality, they're also dealing with a multitude of weekend service changes.

Riders are returning to the rails in record numbers, but getting around this weekend is still going to be tough with many lines disrupted in the name of "upgrading and maintaining our tracks, stations and signal systems in order to continue to provide our customers with safe and reliable service."

Here's what changes neighbors in Bed-Stuy can expect in and around the neighborhood.

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Results for J

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Jun 26 - 27, Sat 6:15 AM to Sun 7 PM
J Jamaica Center-bound trains skip Kosciuszko St, Gates Av, Halsey St and Chauncey St

For service to these stations, take the J to Broadway Junction and transfer to a Broad St-bound J.

For service from these stations, take the J to Myrtle Av and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound J.

For travel alternatives:
Plan a trip

Results for A

TRACK MAINTENANCE
Jun 25 - 28, Fri 10:30 PM to Mon 5 AM
A Brooklyn-bound trains run via the F from W 4 St to Jay St-MetroTech

Travel Alternatives:
For Spring St, Canal St and Chambers St, take the C or E instead via transfer at W 4 St.

For Fulton St, take the J. Transfer to/from the A at the Delancey St-Essex St F station.

For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.

Travel tip:
For Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center E station.

ad This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Jun 25 - 26, Fri 11:15 PM to Sat 6:45 AM
Jun 26 - 27, Sat 11:30 PM to Sun 8:15 AM
Jun 27 - 28, Sun 11:15 PM to Mon 5 AM
A Uptown local trains skip 135 St, 155 St and 163 St

For service to these stations, take the A to 145 St or 168 St and transfer to a downtown A local.

For service from these stations, take the A to 145 St or 125 St and transfer to an uptown A.

Reminder: Uptown express service runs as scheduled from 125 St to 168 St, days and early evenings.

TRACK MAINTENANCE
Jun 25 - 28, Fri 10:30 PM to Mon 5 AM
A No trains between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av

A trains run in two sections:
1. Between 207 St and Jay St-MetroTech
2. Between Utica Av and Lefferts Blvd or Far Rockaway, making local stops

C trains run in Manhattan, days and evenings, between 168 St and Canal St and via the E to/from World Trade Center, the last stop.

SB Local and limited free shuttle buses make stops between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av.

Travel Alternatives:
For stations between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av, take a SB bus.
• Transfer between A trains and SB buses at Jay St-MetroTech and/or Utica Av.

Traveling to or from the Rockaways?
Consider the J or L which connects with Far Rockaway A service at Broadway Junction.
• Transfer between L and A trains in both directions at 8 Av/14 St.
• To the beach, transfer between the Brooklyn-bound A and J trains at Delancey St/Essex St.
• From the beach, transfer between the Manhattan-bound J and uptown A at Fulton St.

For JFK Airport to or from Manhattan, take the E instead.

Shuttle Bus Stops

Note: Late night Lefferts Shuttle replaced by A service between Utica Av and Lefferts Blvd.

TRACK MAINTENANCE
Jun 26, Saturday, 5:45 AM to 10:30 PM
Jun 27, Sunday, 7:15 AM to 10:45 PM
A Downtown express trains stop at 50 St and 23 St

Reminder: Late night local trains also make these stops.

TRACK MAINTENANCE
Jun 25, Friday, 11 PM to 11:15 PM
Jun 26, Saturday, 5:45 AM to 11:15 PM
Jun 27, Sunday, 7:15 AM to 11:15 PM
A Express trains stop in both directions at Ralph Av, Rockaway Av, Liberty Av, Van Siclen Av and Shepherd Av

Reminder: Late night local trains also make these stops.

For travel alternatives:
Plan a trip

Results for G

There are no planned service changes for this line.

Results for L

ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS through Summer 2021
L Manhattan-bound platform at Livonia Av is temporarily closed

• Consider using nearby L stations at New Lots Av or Sutter Av.

For service to this station, take the L to Sutter Av and transfer to a Canarsie-bound L.

For service from this station, take the L to New Lots Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound L.

ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Jun 26 - 28, Sat 12:01 AM to Mon 5 AM
L Trains run in two sections on a modified schedule:
1. Between 8 Av and Broadway Junction, every 8 minutes, days and early evenings
2. Between Broadway Junction and Rockaway Pkwy, every 24 minutes

• Transfer at Broadway Junction to continue your trip.

Note: E 105 St, New Lots Av, Livonia Av and Sutter Av - board/exit all trains at the Rockaway Pkwy-bound platform.

ad This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

For travel alternatives:
Plan a trip

Results for C

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Jun 25, Friday, 10:45 PM to 11:30 PM
Jun 26, Saturday, 6:45 AM to 11:45 PM
Jun 27, Sunday, 8 AM to 11:30 PM
C Uptown trains skip 135 St, 155 St and 163 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 145 St or 168 St and transfer to a downtown C.

For service from these stations, take the C to 145 St or 125 St and transfer to an uptown C.

Reminder: C trains do not run overnight.

TRACK MAINTENANCE
Jun 25, Friday, 10:30 PM to 11:15 PM
Jun 26, Saturday, 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM
Jun 27, Sunday, 7 AM to 11:30 PM
C No trains between Chambers St-World Trade Center and Euclid Av

C trains run in Manhattan between 168 St and Canal St and via the E to/from World Trade Center, the last stop.

A trains run in two sections:
1. Between 207 St and Jay St-MetroTech
2. Between Utica Av and Lefferts Blvd/Mott Av, making local stops

SB Local and limited free shuttle buses make stops between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av.

Travel Alternatives:
For Fulton St and stations in Brooklyn, take the A via transfer at Canal St or W 4 St ad.

For stations between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av, take a SB bus.
• Transfer between A trains and SB buses at Jay St-MetroTech and/or Utica Av.

Shuttle Bus Stops

Reminder: C trains do not run overnight.

For travel alternatives:
Plan a trip

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