What a week, huh?
We had the ups and downs, the deaths and reincarnations of congestion pricing. In between the politicking surrounding the congestion fee, the city’s steam pipes started exploding again. I picked an exciting week to head west for vacation.
Meanwhile, this week goes out with a bang tonight as at midnight, the literary event of the year takes place. At 12:01 a.m., just as the weekend subway service changes go into effect, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be unleashed to the world. So as you make your way home from whatever Harry Potter-themed parties (and maybe this party took things a bit too far), remember that the trains will be a bit messed up.
The IRT lines are doing some funky stuff. Uptown 2 trains are running on the 4 line from Nevins St. to 149th St.-Grand Concourse. The 5 is running on the 2 tracks from Chambers St. to the Grand Concourse, and the 3 isn’t running between New Lots Ave. and Times Square. At least the 4 is once again running from the Brooklyn Bridge stop to Atlantic Ave. and beyond.
There is no L service from Lorimer St. to Broadway Junction. Take those fun shuttle buses instead. The J has some shuttle bus shenanigans going on as well, and the Q is terminating at 42nd St. instead of 57th St.
For all of your weekend subway service needs, check out the MTA’s site. Enjoy your Harry Potter weekend, and I’ll catch you all on Monday when I’m back home in New York.