4-month shutdown for A train to Rockaways begins

Rockaways A train shutdown takes effect tonight. Here's what riders need to know.
NEW YORK -- A shutdown of the A train to the Rockaways starts Friday, impacting thousands of people in Queens. The MTA says A train and Rockaway Park Shuttle will be suspended for months for an infrastructure overhaul to protect the line against climate change.
ROCKAWAY LINE REBUILD: 4-month A train shutdown begins Friday in Queens, so MTA can make major upgrades
The MTA will start service changes Friday on the A line between Howard Beach and the Rockaway Peninsula due to a structural rehabilitation project, affecting travel for Queens residents.
What you need to know about the 17-week A train shutdown hitting Rockaway
Rockaway residents are urged to plan ahead as the A train line closure begins this Friday, impacting commutes across the area.
4-month shutdown for A train to Rockaways begins: What to know
A major subway improvement project is set to begin, shutting down A trains on the Rockaway line for four months to address lingering damage left behind by Superstorm Sandy and strengthen infrastructure in anticipation of future storms.
A-train subway repair work and partial shutdown begins in the Rockaways
During the A-train shutdown, the MTA says workers will repair damage from Superstorm Sandy. The line was damaged in 2012 by Sandy, and then was cleaned up and service restored, but it never fully recovered and remains vulnerable to future storms. The repairs also include preparing it for future extreme weather events.
Rockaways A train shutdown takes effect tonight for Queens subway riders
A shutdown of the A train to the Rockaways​ starts Friday night, impacting more than 9,000 daily riders in Queens.
Four-month subway shutdown to Far Rockaway begins Friday, affecting thousands of riders
The suspensions make way for critical repairs, with free shuttle buses and discounted LIRR tickets available to mitigate the disruption.
A Train Service to Far Rockaway Faces Four-Month Shutdown for Superstorm Sandy Repairs, Affecting 9,000 Daily Commuters
The MTA begins a four-month A train shutdown in Far Rockaway on Jan. 17 for Sandy-related repairs, impacting 9,000 riders.
A train shutdown begins for repairs in the Rockaways
The service suspension impacts 9,000 commuters a day.
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