As the sun sets on another week, it’s time once again for the weekend service advisories. With the December holiday season in full swing and tourists flocking to the Big Apple, the MTA has cut back on the impact of its weekend plans, as you’ll see below. It’s a welcome reprieve for regular riders who don’t have to worry about too many headaches while navigating the subways during December.
Before I jump into the changes, I just wanted to thank everyone who came out last night for the Second Ave. Sagas’ 5th Anniversary Soiree. We had an excellent turnout, and it was great to meet so many readers. Hopefully, we’ll do it again soon.
Now, the weekend changes. As always, these come to me via Transit and are subject to change. Listen to on-board announcements and check signs in your local stations. Subway Weekender has the changes, and don’t forget about the Saturday Nostalgia Train rides.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, December 4, Bronx-bound 2 trains run express from 3rd Avenue-149th Street to East 180th Street due to rail and plate replacement at Simpson Street.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, December 3 to 5 a.m. Monday, December 5, uptown 2 trains skip Burke Avenue, Allerton Avenue, Pelham Parkway and Bronx Park East due to track and signal work at East 180th Street.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, December 4, uptown 5 trains run express from 3rd Avenue-149th Street to East 180th Street due to rail and plate replacement at Simpson Street.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, December 3 to 5 a.m. Monday, December 5, uptown 6 trains run express from 3rd Avenue-138th Street to Hunts Point Avenue due to lead abatement and station painting at Brook Avenue.
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, Flushing-bound 7 trains skip 33rd Street, 40th Street, 46th Street, 52nd Street and 69th Street due to installation of cable tray and brackets.
From 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., Saturday, December 3, A trains run in two sections due to switch renewal and maintenance near 181st Street:
- Between Far Rockaway and 168th Street
- Between 168th Street and 207th Street, every 30 minutes
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, December 3 to 5 a.m. Monday, December 5, Coney Island-bound D trains operate via the N line from 36th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue due to station and line structure rehabilitation near 25th Avenue.
From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, Coney Island-bound F trains skip Avenue U due to rail renewal south of Avenue X.
From 4 a.m. Saturday, December 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, December 4, Queens-bound J trains skip Hewes Street, Lorimer Street and Flushing Avenue due to track panel installation north of Hewes Street.
From 4 a.m. Saturday, December 3 to 10 p.m., Sunday, December 4, M trains run every 24 minutes between Myrtle Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue due to track panel installation north of Hewes Street. (Every 20 minutes overnight.)