If you’re a weekend rider of the 7 train, prepare for some longer commutes – much longer.

Here’s what the MTA said about the planned services changes,

In 2015, significant weekend work on three capital improvement projects on the Line in Queens continues: installation of a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signal system; elevated track replacement and infrastructure work; and the reconstruction and fortification of the Steinway Tubes.

The majority of this work is scheduled over weekends when ridership is lower and gives our workers continuous, train-free access to the Line. We are aware of the inconvenience these and other disruptions cause, and we appreciate your patience.

These projects will bring a modern, state-of-the-art signal system and reliable, resilient infrastructure upgrades to the Line.

And here’s the schedule:

, free shuttle buses and/or NY Waterway’s East River Ferry to provide alternate service. While not expected, dates are subject to change.
Between Late Friday and Early Monday
Dates	Service Changes
Jan 2 – 5	No trains between Mets-Willets Point and Flushing-Main St
Jan 9 – 12
Jan 17 – 19*	No trains between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza
Jan 24 – 26*
Jan 30 – Feb 2
Feb 6 – 9
Feb 27 – Mar 2	No trains between Times Sq-42 St and and 74 St- Broadway
Mar 6 – 9
Mar 14 – 16*	No trains between Times Sq-42 St and and Hunters Point Av
Mar 21 – 23*
Mar 28 – 30*
May 22 – 25	No trains between Mets-Willets Point and Flushing- Main St

*Service Changes in effect from 2 AM Saturday to 5 AM Monday

 

So plan accordingly!