The G train is back in the crosshairs this weekend, and weeknight disruptions on several lines are on deck for the weeks ahead. Here’s everything you need to know before you leave the house.
What Lines Are Affected — Quick Scan
| Line | Disruption | When |
|---|---|---|
| G | No service Court Sq ↔ Bedford-Nostrand Avs | Fri 9:45pm–Mon 5am (Jun 6–9) |
| G | Weeknight signal work (reduced service) | Jun 9–12, Jun 15–17 |
| 1 | Shuttle buses, 242 St–168 St (recurrent) | Check mta.info for current status |
| 4/5 | No service Brooklyn Bridge–Crown Hts/New Lots | Track work (recurrent) |
| F | Rerouted via Roosevelt Island | Track/signal work (recurrent) |
| G | No service Bedford-Nostrand Avs–Church Av | Accessibility work (recurrent weekends) |
G Train: The Big One This Weekend
If you ride the G between Queens and Brooklyn, plan now. Starting 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 all G stops between those two endpoints. This is part of the MTA’s ongoing signal modernization project to replace decades-old equipment with Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) — the same technology that runs on the L train and delivers faster, more reliable service.
Your alternatives:
- From Queens into Greenpoint/Williamsburg: Take the 7 to Court Sq, then the shuttle
- From Nassau Av/Greenpoint Av/Bedford-Nostrand: Use the B43 or B48 for crosstown connections
- From Long Island City to Brooklyn: The L at Bedford Av is your best bet into Williamsburg
The G train also has weeknight changes coming June 9–12 — check mta.info/alerts for specific stop impacts as details are finalized.
June weekends with G train work: June 6–7, June 12–15, June 19–22. Mark your calendar.
Brooklyn Lines: L and R Track Work (Recurrent)
L train: On maintenance weekends, trains do not run between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy. Free T426 shuttle buses run the full length of the affected section — both local and nonstop options available.
R train: During day/evening weekend hours, R trains do not run between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St. Free shuttle buses cover all R stops. During late nights, R trains don’t run at all in this section. For Bay Ridge riders, the N runs via the R line from 36 St to 9 Av on maintenance weekends.
1 Train: Upper Manhattan Weekend Work (Recurrent)
On maintenance weekends, 1 trains have been suspended between Van Cortlandt Park–242 St and 168 St–Washington Hts due to station work. Free shuttle buses run on Broadway to 215 St (connecting to the A at Inwood-207 St) and on St Nicholas Av to 168 St. Check mta.info before heading uptown.
4/5 Trains: Brooklyn Express Work (Recurrent)
Track replacement has been triggering recurrent suspension of 4/5 trains between Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall and Crown Hts–Utica Av/New Lots Av. During affected periods, the 4 runs Manhattan-only and the 5 runs to Grand Central (not Bowling Green). Direct Manhattan–Brooklyn service remains available on the A, C, and F.
F Train: Manhattan Reroute (Recurrent)
F trains have been rerouting through Roosevelt Island during signal and track maintenance windows. If you’re heading to W 4 St from Queens, budget an extra 10–15 minutes.
🚇 Commuter Tip: The MTA Weekender newsletter drops every Friday afternoon with that weekend’s full service change list. Sign up at mta.info/guides/service-alerts and you’ll know exactly what’s disrupted before you leave for brunch. The MTA app also shows real-time shuttle bus locations during outages.
For the most up-to-date service status, visit mta.info or use the MTA app. Service changes are subject to modification — always check before you travel.
