Service Diversions
Updated May 21 at 5:57 AM
Diversion #1:
Manhattan-bound platform at Dyckman St is closed for rehabilitation.
All times until Jun 2012
For service to this station, take the 1 to 191 St and transfer to a Bronx-bound 1.
For service from this station, take the 1 to 207 St (free transfer with MetroCard) and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 1.
Alternate travel note:
Customers can also use the nearby Dyckman St A Station instead and transfer between A and 1 trains at 168 St.
No diversions scheduled.
Diversion #1:
Service operates to New Lots Av due to platform edge, mechanical and electrical work at Fulton Street and renewal of switches north of Borough Hall
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – Jun 8 (except May 29)
3 trains operate to New Lots Av overnight, replacing the 4 in Brooklyn.
Diversion #2:
Service operates to New Lots Av due to platform edge, mechanical and electrical work at Fulton Street and renewal of switches north of Borough Hall
Weekend, 12:01 AM Sat to 5 AM Mon, May 26 – 28
Late night service is extended from Times Sq-42 St to New Lots Av.
Note: No 4 service between Manhattan and Brooklyn during this time.
Diversion #1:
No trains between Brooklyn Bridge and New Lots Av due to platform edge, mechanical and electrical work at Fulton Street and renewal of switches north of Borough Hall.
2, 3, N & Q trains provide alternate service
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – Jun 8 (except May 29)
3 Service operates to New Lots Av overnight.
4 Service operates between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge, making local stops.
5 Service operates between Dyre Av and Grand Central-42 St, every 20 minutes.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the Q.
For Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, take the 2, 3 or N (see chart below).
For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av, take the 2 or 3 instead.
Take the 3 between Franklin and New Lots Avs.
Transfer between 4 and N & Q trains at Canal St.
Transfer between N, Q & 3 trains at Atlantic Av-Pacific St.
4 Station – *Nearby R Station – Nearby 2 & 3 Station:
Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall – Park Place
Fulton St – Cortlandt St – Fulton St
Wall St – Rector St – Wall St
Bowling Green – Whitehall St – —
Borough Hall – Court St – Borough Hall
Nevins St – DeKalb Av – Nevins St
*Late night service at these R stations is provided by the N.
Note: From May 30 – Jun 1, Bronx-bound 4 trains run express from Brooklyn Bridge to 14 St-Union Sq.
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.
No diversions scheduled.
No diversions scheduled.
Diversion #1:
No trains between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq-42 St
E, F, N & S trains and free shuttle buses provide alternate service
Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tuesday, May 22
7 service operates between Main St and Queensboro Plaza.
Travel Alternatives:
N service is available at Queensboro Plaza or Times Sq-42 St.
E service is available at 74 St-Roosevelt Av, Court Sq-23 St, 42 St-Port Authority or Lex Av/53 St.
Shuttle buses provide alternate service at Queensboro Plaza, Queens Plaza , Court Sq, Hunters Point Av and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av Stations.
Station – Shuttle Bus Stop:
Queensboro Plaza – Queens Plaza South at 27 St
Queens Plaza – Jackson Av at Queens Plaza South
Court Sq-23 St – 44 Dr at 23 St (toward Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av) and on 23 St at 44 Dr (toward Queensboro Plaza)
Hunters Point Av – 21 St at 49 Av
Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av – Vernon Blvd at 50 Av
Station – Alternate Service:
Grand Central-42 St – Use the 4, 6 and N. Transfer between the 7 and N at Queensboro Plaza. Transfer between N and 4 or 6 trains at Lexington Av/59 St. Use the E and 4 or 6. Transfer between the 7 and E at 74 St-Roosevelt Av. Transfer between E and 4 or 6 trains at Lexington Av/53 St (51 St 6 Station).
5 Av – Use the 42 St-Bryant Pk F Station. Transfer between the 7 and F at 74 St-Roosevelt Av.
Times Sq-42 St – Use the N. Transfer between the 7 and N at Queensboro Plaza.
Notes: The S 42 Street Shuttle operates overnight during this time. At Queensboro Plaza, 7 trains arrive and depart on the Queens-bound track.
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:
Hunters Point Av and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av Stations due to signal work.
Late Nights, 12:40 AM to 5 AM, Wed, Fri and Sat until further notice
All trains arrive and depart on the Queens-bound track.
Diversion #3:
Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av and Hunters Point Av Stations due to multiple projects.
Late Nights, 12:40 AM to 5 AM, Mon, Tue and Thu, until further notice (except May 22)
All trains board at the Manhattan-bound platform.
Diversion #1:
Queens-bound trains skip 163 St, 155 St and 135 St
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – 25
For service to these stations take the A to 145 St or 125 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A.
For service from these stations, take the A to 168 St or 145 St and transfer to a Queens-bound A.
Diversion #2:
Queens-bound trains run via the F from W 4 St to Jay St-MetroTech
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – 25
To Spring, Canal and Chambers Sts, transfer to the E at W 4 St. For Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center E Station instead.
For service to High St, take the A to Jay St-MetroTech and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A.
For service from these stations, take the A to W 4 St and transfer to a Queens-bound A.
Alternate travel note:
For High St, use the nearby York St F Station instead.
Diversion #3:
Trains run approximately every 20 minutes between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway due to rebuilding of piers and bearings on the South Channel Bridge and replacing of drain pipes between South Channel Bridge and Hammels Wye.
Days, 10 AM to 3 PM, Tue to Fri, until Jun 15
Service operates in two sections:
1. Between 207 St and Lefferts Blvd
2. Between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway
Transfer at Rockaway Blvd to continue your trip.
Diversion #1:
Manhattan-bound trains run local from Sheepshead Bay to Kings Hwy
Days, 10 AM to 3 PM, Mon to Fri, until June 8 (except May 28)
Please allow additional travel time.
No diversions scheduled.
Diversion #1:
Brooklyn-bound trains skip 182-183 Sts
Late Nights, 11 PM to 5 AM, Mon to Fri, May 21 – 25
For service to this station, take the D to Tremont Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound D.
For service from this station, take the D to Fordham Rd and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound D.
Diversion #2:
Brooklyn-bound trains skip 182-183 Sts
Weekend, 11 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, May 25 – 28
For service to this station, take the D to Tremont Av and transfer to a Bronx-bound D.
For service from this station, take the D to Fordham Rd and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound D.
Diversion #1:
Queens-bound trains run local from Queens Plaza to Roosevelt Av due to stop-cable preparation.
Beginning 11 PM, Monday, May 21
Trains stop at 36, Steinway, 46 Sts, Northern Blvd and 65 St.
Please allow additional travel time.
Diversion #2:
Manhattan-bound trains skip Van Wyck Blvd due to stop-cable preparation.
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – 25
For service to this station, take the E to Union Tpke and transfer to a Queens-bound E or F.
For service from this station, take the E to Jamaica-Van Wyck and transfer to a Manhattan-bound E.
Diversion #3:
Trains run via the F in both directions between 36 St, Queens and W 4 St due to work on the 5th Avenue Signal Modernization Project
Late Nights, 10 PM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – 25
Queens-bound trains resume regular E service after 21 St-Queensbridge.
Manhattan-bound trains resume regular E service after W 4 St.
Travel Alternatives:
Queens Plaza – R (until 11 PM) – Roosevelt Av or 34 St-Herald Sq
Queens Plaza – 7 at nearby Queensboro Plaza Station – 74 St/Roosevelt Av or 5 Av/42 St-Bryant Pk
Court Sq-23 St – 7 at nearby Court Sq Station – 74 St/Roosevelt Av or 5 Av/42 St-Bryant Pk
Lexington Av/53 St (51 St 6 Station) – 6 and 7 via Grand Central-42 St – 74 St/Roosevelt Av or 5 Av/42 St-Bryant Pk
Lexington Av/53 St (51 St 6 Station) – 6 via 59 St – Lex Av/63 St F Station (out-of-system transfer)
5 Av/53 St – E at nearby 47-50 Sts F station – —
7 Av – D – 47-50 Sts
50, 42, 34, 23 and 14 Sts – A or C – W 4 St
50, 42, 34, 23 and 14 Sts – E at nearby F stations along 6 Av – —
Note: Please review all E advisories for additional detours that may affect your trip in Queens.
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 #4:
Queens-bound trains run local from 21 St-Queensbridge to Roosevelt Av due to stop-cable preparation.
Beginning 11 PM each night, Tue to Thu, May 22 – 24
Trains stop at 36, Steinway, 46 Sts, Northern Blvd and 65 St.
Please allow additional travel time.
Note: E trains run via the F between Manhattan and Queens during this time.
Diversion #1:
Smith-9 Sts Station is closed for rehabilitation due to work on the Culver Viaduct Project.
All times until Fall 2012
Use the 4 Av-9 St or Carroll St Stations instead.
Use the B57 bus for connections between the Smith-9 Sts and Carroll St Stations. F and G trains are available at Carroll St.
Use the B61 bus for connections between the Smith-9 Sts and 4 Av-9 St Stations. F, G, and R trains are available at 4 Av-9 St.
Diversion #2:
Queens-bound trains run local from 21 St-Queensbridge to Roosevelt Av due to stop-cable preparation.
Late Nights, 11 PM to 6 AM, Mon to Fri, May 21 – 25
Trains make local stops at 36, Steinway, 46 Sts, Northern Blvd and 65 St.
Please allow additional travel time.
Diversion #3:
Brooklyn-bound trains skip Sutphin Blvd, Briarwood-Van Wyck Blvd and 75 Av due to stop-cable preparation.
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tue to Fri, May 22 – 25
For service to these stations, take the F to Union Tpke or 71 Av and transfer to a Queens-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Union Tpke or Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.
For 75 Av, take the E instead. Transfer between trains at Union Tpke or 71 Av.
Diversion #4:
Queens-bound trains skip Avenue U
Day, 10 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday, May 22
Service operates in two sections:
1. Between Stillwell Av and Avenue X, approximately every 20 minutes
2. Between Avenue X and 179 St
Transfer at Avenue X to continue your trip.
For service to Avenue U, take the F to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.
For service from this station, take the F to Avenue X and transfer to a Queens-bound F.
Notes: At W 8 St, all trains board at the Queens-bound platform. At Kings Hwy, all trains board at the Brooklyn-bound platform.
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 #5:
Queens-bound trains run via the M from 47-50 Sts to Roosevelt Av due to station work at Lexington Avenue-63rd Street for SAS.
Weekend & Holiday, 10 PM Fri to 5 AM Tue, May 25 – 29
No Queens-bound service at 57 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge.
Trains run express from Queens Plaza to Roosevelt Av.
Travel Alternatives:
To this station – Take this train – Transfer to
57 St – F to nearby 5 Av/53 St — or F to 34 St-Herald Sq and transfer to a Queens-bound N or R to 57 St-7 Av
Lexington Av/63 St – F to Lexington Av/53 St – Bronx-bound 4 or 6 to 59 St
Roosevelt Isl and21 St-Queensbridge – F to Roosevelt Av – Brooklyn-bound F
From this station – Take this train – Transfer to
57 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, 21 St-Queensbridge – F to 47-50 Sts – Queens-bound F
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 #1:
Smith-9 Sts Station is closed for rehabilitation
All times until Spring 2012
Use the 4 Av-9 St or Carroll St Stations instead.
Use the B57 bus for connections between the Smith-9 Sts and Carroll St Stations. F and G trains are available at Carroll St.
Use the B61 bus for connections between the Smith-9 Sts and 4 Av-9 St Stations. F, G, and R trains are available at 4 Av-9 St.
Diversion #2:
Trains run every 30 minutes between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs
Late Nights, 11 PM to 5 AM, Mon to Fri, May 21 – 25
Service operates in two sections:
1. Between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs
2. Between Bedford-Nostrand and Church Avs
Transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avs to continue your trip.
Diversion #1:
No transfers to/from Manhattan-bound trains at Fulton St due to work on the Fulton Transit Center.
All times until Jul 2012
Transfers to/from Queens-bound J & Z trains at Fulton St are not affected.
Travel Alternatives:
For transfers from the Manhattan-bound J & Z to the A & C:
Transfer at Brooklyn Bridge-Chambers St to a Brooklyn-bound 4 or 5, then to the A & C at Fulton St.
Transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts to a Queens-bound M, then to the A & C at W 4 St.
Transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts to a Brooklyn-bound F, then to the A & C at Jay St-MetroTech.
For Manhattan-bound service from Fulton St:
Take the Brooklyn-bound 2, 3, 4 or 5 to nearby stations at Wall St.
For transfers from the Manhattan-bound J & Z to the 2, 3, 4 & 5:
Transfer at Brooklyn Bridge-Chambers St to a Brooklyn-bound 4 or 5. 2 & 3 service is available at Borough Hall or Nevins St.
Diversion #1:
The last stop for alternate trains headed toward Rockaway Pkwy is Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs
Days, 11 AM to 3 PM, Mon to Fri, until May 25
Transfer at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs to continue your trip.
Note: Between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Rockaway Parkway, service operates every 12 minutes during this time.
Diversion #2:
1 Av and 3 Av Stations
Late Night, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Tuesday, May 22
All trains board at the Brooklyn-bound platform.
Diversion #3:
3 Av and 1 Av Stations
Late Nights, 12:01 AM to 5 AM, Wed to Fri, May 23 – 25
All trains board at the Manhattan-bound platform.
Diversion #1:
Trains run via the F in both directions between 36 St, Queens and 47-50 Sts due to work on the 5th Ave Signal Modernization Project.
Late Nights, 10 PM to 12 midnight, Tue to Thu, May 22 – 24
Forest Hills-bound trains resume regular M service at 36 St, Queens.
Middle Village-bound trains resume regular M service at 47-50 Sts.
Travel Alternatives:
Station – Alternate Service – Transfer to/from M at
Queens Plaza – R (until 11 PM) – Roosevelt Av or 34 St-Herald Sq
Queens Plaza – 7 at nearby Queensboro Plaza Station – 74 St/Roosevelt Av or 5 Av/42 St-Bryant Pk
Court Sq-23 St – 7 at nearby Court Sq Station – 74 St/Roosevelt Av or 5 Av/42 St-Bryant Pk
Lexington Av/53 St (51 St 6 Station) – 6 and 7 via Grand Central-42 St – 74 St/Roosevelt Av or 5 Av/42 St-Bryant Pk
Lexington Av/53 St (51 St 6 Station) – 6 via 59 St – Lex Av/63 St F Station (out-of-system transfer)
5 Av/53 St – M at nearby 47-50 Sts Station – —
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.
No diversions scheduled.
Diversion #1:
Brooklyn-bound trains run express from Prospect Park to Sheepshead Bay due to track panel installation south of Kings Highway.
Days, 10 AM to 3 PM, Mon to Fri, until Jun 8 (except May 28)
Trains stop at Church Av, Newkirk Plaza and Kings Hwy.
For service to Parkside Av, Beverley, Cortelyou Rds, Avenue H, Avenue J, Avenue M, Avenue U and Neck Rd, take the Q to Church Av, Newkirk Plaza, Kings Hwy or Sheepshead Bay and transfer to a Manhattan-bound *B or Q.
For service from these stations, take the *B or Q to Kings Hwy, Newkirk Plaza, Church Av or Prospect Park and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound Q.
*This detour has taken into account additional planned service changes.
Diversion #2:
Queens-bound trains skip Neck Rd and Avenue U due to track panel installation south of Kings Highway.
Days, 10 AM to 3 PM, Fridays, until Jun 8
For service to these stations, take the Q to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound B or Q.
For service from these stations, take the B or Q to Sheepshead Bay and transfer to a Queens-bound N.
Diversion #3:
Manhattan-bound trains skip Neck Rd and Avenue U due to track panel installation south of Kings Highway.
Weekend & Holiday, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Tue, May 25 – 29
For service to these stations, take the Q to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound Q.
For service from these stations, take the Q to Sheepshead Bay and transfer to a Manhattan-bound Q.
No diversions scheduled.
Diversion #1:
42 Street Shuttle operates overnight to provide alternative service for the 7 train.
Late Night, 12:01 AM to 6 AM, Tuesday, May 22
No 7 service in Manhattan during this time.
Diversion #1:
No transfers to/from Manhattan-bound trains at Fulton St due to work on the Fulton Transit Center.
All times until Jul 2012
Transfers to/from Queens-bound J & Z trains at Fulton St are not affected.
Travel Alternatives:
For transfers from the Manhattan-bound J & Z to the A & C:
Transfer at Brooklyn Bridge-Chambers St to a Brooklyn-bound 4 or 5, then to the A & C at Fulton St.
Transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts to a Queens-bound M, then to the A & C at W 4 St.
Transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts to a Brooklyn-bound F, then to the A & C at Jay St-MetroTech.
For Manhattan-bound service from Fulton St:
Take the Brooklyn-bound 2, 3, 4 or 5 to nearby stations at Wall St.
For transfers from the Manhattan-bound J & Z to the 2, 3, 4 & 5:
Transfer at Brooklyn Bridge-Chambers St to a Brooklyn-bound 4 or 5. 2 & 3 service is available at Borough Hall or Nevins St.
