New Yorkers, your heads-up for the weekend: the 7 train is going dark between Queens and Manhattan starting Friday night, and if you commute through Jackson Heights, Flushing, or anywhere along the Flushing Line into Midtown, now is the time to map your alternate route.
What Lines Are Affected
7 Train — Full Suspension: Queens ↔ Manhattan
When: Friday, May 8 at 11:30 PM through Monday, May 11 at 3:30 AM
Where: No 7 or 7 Express service between 74 St-Broadway (Jackson Heights) and 34 St-Hudson Yards
Why: Scheduled track maintenance work along the Flushing Line corridor
This is a full suspension — not a skip-stop or reroute. No 7 trains will run between Queens Plaza and Hudson Yards for the entire weekend. Free MTA shuttle buses will operate between affected stations, but expect longer travel times.
Your Alternatives:
- E/F/M/R trains via Queens Plaza — the E and F in particular serve Midtown and can substitute for much of the 7’s corridor into Manhattan
- N/W trains via Queensboro Plaza — connects to Lexington Av/59 St and onward
- Free MTA shuttle bus — will run along the 7 train route between affected Queens stations and 34 St-Hudson Yards; add 30–45 minutes to your travel time
- LIRR from Woodside or Forest Hills — for commuters in Queens willing to pay the fare premium, the Long Island Rail Road offers a fast shot into Penn Station
G Train — Ongoing 2026 Service Changes
The G line continues to see periodic maintenance-related service adjustments throughout 2026. Check the MTA app before you ride if you’re headed through Brooklyn or Long Island City on the G this weekend.
1 Train — Partial Suspension at Northern End
Service to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St remains affected by ongoing station work on weekend nights. Free shuttle buses cover the gap on the upper end of the 1 line in the Bronx.
Borough-by-Borough Snapshot
Queens: The 7 suspension is the weekend’s biggest story. If you’re in Jackson Heights, Woodside, or Flushing, build in extra time or switch to the E/F from Queens Plaza.
Manhattan: The 34 St-Hudson Yards end of the 7 goes dark. Anyone relying on Hudson Yards access via subway should use the A/C/E at 34 St-Penn Station or the 1/2/3 at 34 St-Herald Square and walk or cab from there.
Bronx: The 1 train’s upper terminus is still disrupted on weekend nights. Check before you travel north of 231 St.
Brooklyn/Staten Island: No major disruptions flagged for this weekend.
Commuter Tip: The 7 suspension runs from late Friday through early Monday morning — that means both Saturday and Sunday are fully affected. If you’re heading to a Mets game at Citi Field this weekend, the 7 from Flushing will not be running. Plan to take the E or F to Queens Plaza and transfer, or consider driving and parking in Flushing, then walking. Give yourself an extra 45 minutes each way.
Looking Ahead: Another 7 Train Suspension Coming May 22–25
Mark your calendar: the MTA has a second 7 train suspension scheduled for Friday, May 22 at 11:30 PM through Monday, May 25 at 10:30 AM — the Memorial Day weekend. That one has a later restart time (10:30 AM Monday), so plan accordingly if you’re traveling back into the city on Memorial Day morning.
How to Stay Informed
The fastest way to track live changes: download the MTA app or check mta.info for real-time alerts. The MTA’s weekend Weekender guide is posted every Thursday and is a solid planning resource. Google Maps and Citymapper both pull live MTA feed data and will reroute you automatically when lines go down.
