Good morning, New York. Here is your Friday subway service briefing for April 24, 2026. The MTA posts weekend service changes on Fridays, so this is the day to plan ahead before you hit the platform Saturday morning. The main storylines today: the G line signal modernization closure is wrapping up, and weekend diversions are rolling out across several lines heading into Saturday and Sunday.
What Lines Are Affected This Weekend (April 25-26)
G Line — Signal Work Ending Today
The long-running G line signal modernization window closes today, Friday, April 24. Throughout the week of April 20-24, the G has been running every 10 minutes between Church Avenue and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues during days and evenings, with free T403 shuttle buses covering the Court Square to Bedford-Nostrand Avenues stretch. If you have been avoiding the G, normal service patterns are expected to return for the weekend — but check the MTA app before you leave the house, because signal testing can spill into off-peak hours.
4 and 5 Lines — Stable After February Work
The major Jerome Avenue switch replacement project that disrupted the 4 and 5 trains between the Bronx and Manhattan in January and February wrapped up in late February. The switches, last replaced in 1988, are now fully updated and expected to provide reliable service for the next 20 years. No project-related diversions are currently on the schedule for this weekend.
Weekend System Check
As is typical on any given weekend, expect localized reroutes, station bypasses, and reduced-frequency windows on multiple lines — the MTA performs track, signal, and station maintenance overnight and on weekends whenever possible to minimize weekday impact. The MTA Weekender, published every Friday, is the official source for the full weekend diagram. Check the link at the end of this post before you travel.
Borough-by-Borough Quick Read
Manhattan: Midtown and Lower Manhattan service is running normally as of this morning. Late-night riders should expect the usual reduced frequencies after 11 PM.
Brooklyn: G line normalizes today. L, J, and A/C service is running on standard weekend patterns — no major projects posted for this weekend.
Queens: 7 train and E/F/M/R service running regular weekend patterns. The Queens Bus Network Redesign continues to stabilize, and the MTA’s post-implementation analysis is expected this spring.
Bronx: 4, 5, 6, B, and D trains all operating normally post the February switch work.
Staten Island: Staten Island Railway running regular schedules. The free Staten Island Ferry operates every 30 minutes on weekends, 24/7/365.
Heads-Up for Monday Morning
Monday, April 27 should see normal weekday service across the system, with the G line running its standard 8-10 minute peak frequencies. If you commute on the 4 or 5 from the Bronx, enjoy the smoother ride — the new switches are built to last two decades.
Where to Get Real-Time Updates
For the official weekend diagram and live service status, check the MTA Planned Service Changes page or subscribe to the MTA Weekender newsletter. For ferry alternatives if the subway is not cooperating, see our sister post today covering NYC Ferry and Staten Island Ferry weekend schedules.
Safe travels, New York. We will be back tomorrow morning with Saturday’s update.
