This Weekend’s F & G Subway Changes
Ugh, this weekend is not a happy one when it comes to the subway. The Coney Island-bound F trains and the Church Avenue-bound G trains are going to be skipping 4 Avenue-9th Street, 15th Street-Prospect Park, and Fort Hamilton Parkway from late Friday night through early Monday morning. That and other details for the weekend, via the MTA:
Starting Thursday:
Jamaica-bound F trains skip Van Wyck Boulevard and Sutphin Boulevard
Late nights, 11:45pm to 5am, Monday to Friday, until September 12 (except 11:45pm Monday to 5am Tuesday, September 1-2)
For service to these stations, take the F to Parsons Boulevard and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F. For service from Van Wyck Boulevard, take the E or F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F. For service from Sutphin Boulevard, take the F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
G trains run every 30 minutes between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenue
Late nights, 10:45pm to 5am, Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5
Service operates in two sections: one, between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and two, between Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and Church Avenue. Transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avenues to continue your trip.
Starting Friday:
Coney Island-bound F trains and Church Avenue-bound G trains skip 4 Avenue-9th Street, 15th Street-Prospect Park, and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Weekend, 11:45pm Friday to 5am Monday
For service to these stations, take the F or G to 7 Avenue or Church Avenue and transfer to a Queens-bound F or G. For service from these stations, take the F or G to 7 Avenue or Smith-9 Streets and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F or Church Avenue-bound G.
Coney Island-bound F trains skip Sutphin Boulevard, Van Wyck Boulevard, and 75 Avenue
Weekend, 11:45pm Friday to 5am Monday
For service to Sutphin Boulevard, take the F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F. For service to Van Wyck boulevard and 75 Avenue, take the F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E or Jamaica-bound F. For service from Sutphin Boulevard and Van Wyck Boulevard, take the F to Parsons Boulevard and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F. For service from 75 Avenue, take the E or F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F.
Coney Island-bound F trains runs via the M from Roosevelt Avenue to 47-50 Streets
Weekend, 11:15pm Friday to 5am Monday
Trains run express from Roosevelt Avenue to Queens Plaza. No Coney Island bound F service at 21 Street-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Avenue/63 Street, and 57 Street.
Jamaica-bound F trains skip Van Wyck Boulevard and Sutphin Boulevard
Late nights, 11:45pm to 5am, Monday to Friday, until September 12
For service to these stations, take the F to Parsons Boulevard and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F. For service from Van Wyck Boulevard, take the E or F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F. For service from Sutphin Boulevard, take the F to Union Turnpike and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
Coney Island-bound F trains run local from 71 Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
Late nights, 12:01am to 5am, Tuesday to Friday, until September 19
Trains stop at 67 Avenue, 63 Drive, Woodhaven Boulevard, Grand Avenue, and Elmhurst Avenue.
Remember, unscheduled changes can occur, so be sure to check the MTA’s website before embarking on your travels.
Photo via eringetsgone.