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# This Weekend’s B & Q Subway Service Changes
- URL: https://bklyner.com/this-weekends-b-q-subway-service-changes-18-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2014-03-06T14:55:30.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T03:51:00.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![subway riders](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_6421-702x5261.jpg)

  
As if the second phase of [local platform renovations](/blog/transportation/this-weeks-subway-service-changes-plus-info-on-upcoming-southbound-station-rehab) wasn’t enough, even neighbors off express stops will find themselves either sticking around town this weekend, or else finding some other creative solution. Details on the forthcoming insanity via [MTA.info](http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx?ref=bklyner.com).

**All days, all times:**

> **Coney Island-bound Q platforms at Parkside Avenue, Beverley Road, and Cortelyou Road are closed for renovation**  
> *All times, beginning 11:45pm Friday, February 21 until early Summer*

> For service to these stations, take the Q to Church Avenue or Newkirk Plaza and transfer to a Manhattan-bound Q.

> For service from these stations, take the Q to Church Avenue or Prospect Park and transfer to a Coney Island-bound Q.

**Today through Friday only:**

> **145 St-bound B trains run local from Kings Highway to Prospect Park**   
> *Days, 9:45am-3pm, Wednesday to Friday until March 21*

> Please allow additional travel time.

> **Coney Island-bound Q trains skip Avenues H, J, and M**   
> *Days, 9:45am-3pm, Wednesday to Friday until March 21*

> For service *to* these stations, take the Q to Kings Highway and transfer to a Manhattan-bound B or Q. For service *from* these stations, take the B or Q to Newkirk Plaza and transfer to a Coney Island-bound Q.

> **Q trains are rerouted in Manhattan**  
> *Late nights, 10pm-5am Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7*

> Q service operates between Stillwell Avenue and DeKalb Avenue, and is rerouted as follows:  
> • Via the D between DeKalb Avenue and 47th-50th Streets  
> • Via the F to/from 57 Street

> [Click here](http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/routeStatusResult.aspx?tag=Q&date=3/7/2014&time=&method=getstatus4&ref=bklyner.com) for a list of transfers and alternate service options.

**Friday night through the weekend:**

> [**No Q trains between Prospect Park and Stillwell Avenue** ](http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/routeStatusResult.aspx?tag=Q&date=3/8/2014&time=&method=getstatus4&ref=bklyner.com)  
> *Weekend, 10:30pm Friday, March 7 to 5am Monday, March 10*

> Q service operates north of Prospect Park. D, F, and N trains and free shuttle buses provide alternate service.

> Shuttle buses operate along two routes:  
> 1\. Local between Prospect Park and Kings Highway, making all Q station stops.  
> 2\. Limited between Prospect Park and Stillwell Avenue, stopping at the Flatbush Avenue 2 Station, Kings Highway, Avenue U, Neck Road, Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Ocean Parkway, and West 8th Street.

> • Transfer between trains and buses at Prospect Park, Flatbush Avenue, West 8th Street, and Stillwell Avenue.

> For direct service between Stillwell Avenue and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the D, F, or N.

> • Transfer between D, N, and Q trains at Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center.  
> • Transfer between D, F, N, and Q trains at 34th Street-Herald Square.

Sometimes scheduled changes get cancelled. Check [MTA.info](http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx?ref=bklyner.com) for the latest updates.