MTA Plans Potential G Train Weekend Shutdowns Amid Signal System Modernization
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is considering weekend shutdowns for the G train line in New York City as part of ongoing efforts to modernize its century-old signal system. State Assemblymember Emily Gallagher announced that the MTA is looking at halting G train services each weekend in June, two weekends in August, and one weekend in May. These potential disruptions are part of a larger $368 million project aimed at updating the line's signals to a state-of-the-art system. The project, initially expected to be completed by 2027, is currently two years behind schedule. The G train, which runs between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens, and Church Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn, has been a source of frustration for commuters due to frequent service disruptions. Local businesses and residents have expressed concerns over the impact of these shutdowns on social connections and economic activities. 
