Thursday is your planning day. With the weekend almost here, here’s the no-nonsense rundown of what’s running, what isn’t, and how to get where you’re going between Friday night and Monday morning. One big planned change is locked in, and a few recurring projects are worth knowing about before you swipe in.
What Lines Are Affected — Quick Scan
| Line | What’s Happening | When |
|---|---|---|
| G | No service Court Sq ↔ Bedford-Nostrand Avs; free shuttle buses replace it | Fri 9:45 p.m. – Mon 5 a.m. (Jun 6–8) |
| G | Weeknight signal work returns the following week | Jun 9–12 |
| Multiple lines | Recurring weekend track and signal maintenance — confirm your specific trip | All weekend |
The G Train Is the One to Plan Around
If your weekend involves the G between Queens and Brooklyn, sort out your route now. From Friday, June 6 at 9:45 p.m. through Monday, June 9 at 5 a.m., G trains will not run between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Free shuttle buses will make every G stop along that stretch.
This is part of the MTA’s signal modernization work — crews are replacing decades-old equipment with Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), the same system that lets the L train run more frequently and reliably. The G line is getting recurring weekend closures through June as part of that effort. The trade-off now is a smoother ride later.
Your alternatives if the shuttle bus isn’t ideal:
- Queens to Greenpoint/Williamsburg: Take the 7 to Court Sq and grab the shuttle bus, or transfer to other lines heading into Brooklyn.
- Crossing into Brooklyn: The L (Bedford Av) and the J/M (Marcy Av) remain solid options for Williamsburg-bound trips.
- Give yourself a cushion: Shuttle buses add time, especially Friday night and Saturday. Pad 15–20 minutes into your plans.
Everything Else: Confirm Before You Go
Beyond the G, the MTA runs rotating weekend track and signal maintenance across the system, and which lines are affected shifts week to week. Rather than guess, take 30 seconds before you leave: pull up the MTA’s planned service changes page or open the MTA app and check your exact line and stations. The detailed Weekender breakdown for June 6–8 publishes Friday, so it’ll have the trip-specific reroutes and shuttle details by the time you’re ready to head out.
The Bottom Line for This Weekend
The G shutdown between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs is the one fixed thing to route around from Friday night to Monday morning — shuttle buses have you covered, just budget extra time. For every other line, a quick check on mta.info or the app before you walk out the door is the difference between a smooth trip and a platform surprise. Plan tonight, ride easy this weekend.
