Chaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’
Subway construction in New York City is causing significant delays for Manhattan-bound commuters, particularly on the J train. Since March, several Brooklyn stops have been skipped during midday hours, leading to longer travel times. Riders are expressing their frustration as their usual 30-minute commutes have turned into hour-long journeys due to the ongoing track replacement work.
- ▪The J train is skipping several Brooklyn stops during weekday midday hours as part of ongoing construction.
- ▪This construction is expected to continue through the third quarter of 2026.
- ▪Commuters are experiencing longer travel times, with some reporting hour-long journeys instead of the usual 30 minutes.
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Lifestyle Chaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’ By Marissa Matozzo Published May 26, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Welcome to the newest MTA magic trick: traveling to Manhattan by first heading farther away from it. It wouldn’t be NYC without some major, rather frustrating, subway issues. More recently, frustrated Brooklyn straphangers are sounding off after the Manhattan-bound J train started skipping several Brooklyn stops during weekday midday hours — forcing some riders into bizarre, backwards commutes that are turning 30-minute trips into hourlong odysseys.
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