Heading into the weekend, New York City subway riders should brace for a familiar mix of signal upgrades, track work, and service gaps. Here’s what you need to know before you swipe your OMNY card.

What Lines Are Affected

🟡 2 and 5 Trains — Bronx Split Service

An ongoing switch replacement project continues to affect 2 and 5 train service in the Bronx. Trains are not running through between E 180 St and 149 St–Grand Concourse and are operating in two separate sections. If you’re traveling across this gap, expect to transfer and allow extra time. Free shuttle bus service has been operating between key stations — check the MTA app for the exact shuttle stop locations near you.

Affects: Bronx riders between the Wakefield/241 St area and Midtown Manhattan

🟢 G Train — Brooklyn Signal Upgrades (Select Weekends)

The G train is running on borrowed time with a signal system that dates back more than 90 years. The MTA’s ongoing Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) modernization project means riders should expect periodic weekend suspensions between Bedford–Nostrand Avs and Church Av.

When suspensions are in effect (9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday on selected weekends):

• Free B93 shuttle buses replace G service between Bedford–Nostrand Avs and Hoyt–Schermerhorn Sts
• The F train is the recommended alternative between Bergen St and Church Av

Exact dates are posted on mta.info — sign up for MyMTA alerts to get notified before each closure weekend.

Affects: Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Greenpoint, Long Island City riders

🔴 A Train — Lefferts Branch Gap

The A train’s Lefferts Blvd branch continues to see weekend work, with no service between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park–Lefferts Blvd during ongoing track replacement. Riders should use the nearby J or Z trains or plan for the shuttle bus that covers this stretch.

Affects: South Queens riders approaching Lefferts Blvd terminal

🟠 N Train — Queens Plaza Gap

During recent weekend work windows, N trains have been running in two sections with no service between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq–42 St. While this specific suspension may shift dates, it reflects the type of recurring maintenance on the Queens Boulevard lines. Check the MTA app before making weekend trips from Astoria toward Midtown via the N.

Affects: Astoria-line riders heading to Midtown

Lines Likely Running Normally

As of this report, the 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, B, C, D, E, F, J, L, M, Q, R, W, and Z lines are operating on their standard schedules with no major planned disruptions. Always verify via the MTA app before traveling — real-time conditions change.

This Weekend Preview (April 11–12, 2026)

The MTA typically releases the official “Weekender” digest on Fridays. For the most accurate picture of Saturday and Sunday service, check mta.info/alerts Friday afternoon. The MTA’s planned maintenance calendar continues to run heavy in April, so budget extra travel time on any weekend trip.

💡 Commuter Tip: Download the free MTA app or the Transit app and enable push alerts for your regular lines. When a weekend suspension kicks in, you’ll get notified the night before — enough time to reroute. If you ride the G or 2/5 regularly, this five-minute setup can save you a very frustrating Sunday afternoon.

Where to Check Before You Go

• MTA Alerts: mta.info/alerts
• Weekend Service Map: mta.info/map/32906
• Sign up for email/text alerts: MTA Alert Signup