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MTA subway infrastructure repairs disrupt service
The MTA is implementing summer service changes on subway lines 1, 2, 3, and 5 through August 24 to replace aging switches and track infrastructure in Lower Manhattan. The modifications span five weekends and include suspended service on portions of routes with shuttle bus service provided to affected commuters.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 15 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
MTASubway lines 1, 2, and 3Lower Manhattan7th Avenue Line
2026-08-05
2026-07-31
2026-07-30
2026-07-29
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