New Yorkers heading out this weekend should plan for a handful of significant subway disruptions that hit Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan lines. The biggest headline: the G train is out of service between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs from Friday night through Monday morning, with free shuttle buses picking up the slack. If you’re flying out of JFK or commuting into the Bronx, there are changes you need to know about before you swipe in.
What Lines Are Affected This Weekend
G Train — Major Shutdown in Queens and Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 17 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 20, G trains are not running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Free T403 shuttle buses will make stops along the affected corridor. Between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av, trains run every 10 minutes during the day and evening — a longer wait than usual, so build in extra time.
E Train — No Service to JFK’s Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av Stop
If JFK is in your weekend plans, take note: trains are not running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Instead, take the A to Howard Beach-JFK Airport for AirTrain access, or adjust your routing to avoid the Archer Av terminus. Build in at least 30 extra minutes if you’re heading to the airport.
4/5 Trains — Local Service in Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, trains run local between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall in both directions, with no direct service between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Crown Hts-Utica Av or New Lots Av. Brooklyn-bound riders should transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to continue the trip.
Other Ongoing G Line Work
The G train is undergoing a multi-month signal modernization in 2026, so expect rolling weekend shutdowns and weeknight single-tracking on the line through the rest of the spring. Check the MTA app before every G trip — the alerts change week to week.
Borough-by-Borough Quick Reference
- Queens: G train shuttle buses between Court Sq and Nassau Av; no E service to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- Brooklyn: G train out between Nassau Av and Bedford-Nostrand; 4/5 trains do not continue past Brooklyn Bridge.
- Manhattan: 4/5 running local between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
- Bronx: Standard weekend service on most lines — always verify via the MTA app.
Commuter Tip
If your regular route uses the G train this weekend, consider an L-to-J/M transfer at Myrtle-Wyckoff or an A/C transfer at Hoyt-Schermerhorn instead of waiting for shuttle buses. You’ll save 15-20 minutes. For JFK, the A train to Howard Beach is often faster than waiting for adjusted E service anyway — the AirTrain from Howard Beach runs every 7-10 minutes on weekends.
Before You Leave
Real-time service changes can shift hourly. Open the MTA app or TrainTime before you head to the platform, and if you’re making a time-sensitive trip, give yourself a 30-minute buffer for weekend work zones. OMNY continues to be the preferred fare payment as MetroCards phase out across the system in 2026.
Service change information sourced from the MTA Weekender for April 17-20, 2026. Changes are subject to revision — always verify before your trip at mta.info/alerts.
