This weekend is a big one for planned subway work — and Sunday’s Five Boro Bike Tour adds street-closure chaos on top of it. Here’s everything you need to know before you head out this weekend.
What Lines Are Affected
🔴 1 Train — No Service to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St (Bronx)
The 1 train is not running to/from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday due to station work. Free MTA shuttle buses are operating between 238 St and Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.
Who’s affected: Commuters in the northern Bronx along the Broadway-7th Ave line. Allow extra time and follow shuttle bus signs at 238 St.
🔵 A and C Trains — No Local Service in Brooklyn
A and C local trains are not running between Crown Heights-Utica Av and New Lots Av from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work. Free B99 shuttle buses are substituting between these stations.
Who’s affected: Riders in East Flatbush and Brownsville. The B99 shuttle connects directly to the affected stations. Check MTA signage for boarding locations at Crown Heights-Utica Av.
🟡 Rockaway Park Shuttle — Suspended All Weekend (Queens)
The Rockaway Park Shuttle (the S train between Broad Channel and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St) is not running from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday due to track maintenance. Free shuttle buses are running between Beach 90 St and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, with a connection available at Beach 67 St.
Who’s affected: Rockaway Peninsula residents heading to/from the city. Plan ahead — shuttle buses add travel time.
Five Boro Bike Tour: Bus Detours on Sunday
The Five Boro Bike Tour rolls through all five boroughs on Sunday, May 3, bringing widespread street closures and bus detours across the city. The MTA has confirmed that numerous bus routes will operate with diversions throughout the day.
The subway remains the most reliable way to get around the city on Sunday. If you’re heading to or from the Bike Tour, MTA is suspending bicycle restrictions on subway trains — simply tap your OMNY card and ask the station agent to open the service gate for your bike.
Quick Reference: Weekend Service Changes
| Line/Service | Change | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 train | No service to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St; free shuttle | Fri 11:45p – Mon 5a |
| A/C trains | No local service Crown Heights-Utica Av to New Lots Av; B99 shuttle | Sat 3:30a – Sun 10p |
| Rockaway Park Shuttle | Suspended; free shuttle buses Beach 90 St to Beach 116 St | Fri 11:45p – Mon 5a |
| All bus routes (Sunday) | Detours in all 5 boroughs due to Five Boro Bike Tour | Sunday May 3 |
Weekend Tips
- Check the MTA app before leaving — service alerts update in real time during the weekend.
- Shuttle buses run frequently but add time. Budget an extra 15–20 minutes if your trip involves a shuttle connection.
- Sunday bus riders: expect significant delays near Bike Tour routes. Use subway alternatives where possible.
- Cyclists riding the Five Boro Bike Tour: bikes ride free on NYC Ferry this weekend — check ferry.nyc for pier locations near the route.
Commuter Tip: If you’re heading to the Rockaways this weekend, leave earlier than usual. The Rockaway Park Shuttle suspension, combined with Sunday’s Five Boro Bike Tour bus diversions, means surface travel will be slower across Queens. The A train to Rockaway Blvd remains your best through-route.
Full service alerts and real-time status are available at mta.info/alerts and in the MTA app.
Sources: MTA Weekender May 1–4, 2026; mta.info planned service changes.
