Overview
- MTA crews found cracks beneath the trackbed at 81st Street and Central Park West during weekend work, converting routine maintenance into urgent repairs.
- Temporary shoring and emergency maintenance were done Sunday night and Monday morning to stabilize the site, but crews are now demolishing and replacing track before permanent fixes can be scheduled.
- Downtown local service between 125th Street and 59th Street–Columbus Circle is suspended and downtown B and C trains are running express through the area, skipping all local stops.
- Uptown A, B, C and D trains are operating with delays and B and C uptown will make local stops, and the MTA has set a goal of restoring full service by the afternoon rush.
- Riders should expect longer commutes, consider using the 1, 2 and 3 trains as alternatives, and allow extra travel time while the MTA posts real-time updates on the situation.