NYC's L Train shutdown has become one of the city's most complex rumor mills to date, with tons of information coming in and being constantly updated. If you're having trouble following on the Brooklyn line's latest, here's what you should know.
It's officially safe to say that there is no longer an official full-service shutdown in the works anymore. Instead, there are smaller (but still inconvenient) closures that are going to be in effect as soon as this week.
According to an official announcement from the MTA:
-There will be no L train service between 8 Av and Broadway Junction from 10:45pm to 5am on weeknights on Jan 28 through March 18.
-The L Train will be closed on weekends (Friday-Monday) from Feb 1 until March 18.
Luckily, there are fair alternatives to keep in mind despite the inconvenient news. Commuters who are looking to travel between Brooklyn and Manhattan can take the A, F, J, or M trains. Manhattan's M14 bus is running along the same route as the L, and in Brooklyn, the MTA will run five shuttle bus routes as a substitute to the train.
Additionally, there will be three replacement shuttles on weekends to bring commuters from Broadway Junction to the Myrtle-Wyckoff M, from Myrtle-Wyckoff Av to Lorimer St (Metropolitan Av G), and loop between the Marcy Av and Hewes St J and M, Broadway and Lorimer St (Metropolitan Av G), and the Bedford Av L station.
This is only the beginning of major changes and announcements that will roll out later this spring, so make sure to keep your eye out for more updates from the MTA and doNYC!
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