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MTA Schedules Weekend G Train Disruptions Throughout August

Commuters should prepare for ongoing signal modernization work affecting weekend and overnight travel.

By Staff ReportPublished Jul 28, 2026, 8:59 PMUpdated Aug 3, 2026, 11:29 PM
Looking southeast across New York Avenue and Herkimer Street at the Prescott School PS 93 on a sunny aftenoon. EXIF location is off by a block due to photographer's error.
Location context image: Looking southeast across New York Avenue and Herkimer Street at the Prescott School PS 93 on a sunny aftenoon. EXIF location is off by a block due to photographer's error. Image by Jim.henderson. Via Wikimedia Commons. Rights status: CC0 1.0.

Transit riders in North Brooklyn should prepare for recurring service interruptions on the G line throughout the month of August. According to reports, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has scheduled maintenance work for every weekend of the month to accommodate ongoing signal modernization projects.

In addition to the weekend service adjustments, the agency has indicated that some overnight work will occur on select weeknights. The maintenance schedule is designed to rotate between the northern and southern portions of the line. This alternating approach is intended to provide some relief for commuters, though the specific segments affected during each phase have not yet been detailed by transit officials.

These upgrades are part of a broader, long-term effort by the MTA to modernize signal infrastructure across the subway system. While the agency has confirmed the frequency of the disruptions, riders are encouraged to check the official MTA website or mobile applications for real-time service updates and specific station impacts as the work progresses throughout the month.

Where it happened

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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