NYC Subway Upgrades Two Manhattan Stations Overnight
Manhattan's 9 St and 23 St stations close nightly from 11:59 PM to 5 AM for maintenance
NYC Subway Closes 9 St, 23 St Nightly
Two Manhattan subway stations will close overnight starting late January, affecting late-night commuters and early-morning travelers. The 9 St and 23 St stations will be inaccessible from 11:59 PM to 5:00 AM nightly for maintenance and cleaning work, transit officials said. The closures began January 26 and will continue indefinitely, though officials haven't said when normal overnight service might resume.
Maintenance Work Drives Overnight Closures
The nightly closures are part of ongoing efforts to maintain subway infrastructure and improve cleanliness standards, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Transit agencies typically schedule intensive maintenance work during overnight hours when ridership is lowest to minimize disruptions. The MTA classified these closures as high-severity, indicating significant impact on riders who depend on these stations during late-night hours. Officials didn't provide specific details about what maintenance work will be performed or how long the closure pattern will continue.
Alternative Stations Available Nearby
The MTA recommends riders use Christopher St, 14 St, or 33 St stations as alternatives during the overnight closure hours. Officials said these nearby stations will maintain normal service during the affected timeframe. The distance between alternative stations and the closed locations varies, though specific walking times weren't provided by the transit agency. Riders should familiarize themselves with alternative station entrances and plan for additional travel time to reach their destinations during overnight hours.
Closures Begin Late January 2026
The overnight closure pattern took effect January 26, 2026, and will continue nightly with stations closing at 11:59 PM and reopening at 5:00 AM. Officials haven't announced an end date for the maintenance work or when the stations might return to 24-hour service. The MTA typically provides advance notice before ending temporary service changes, but a timeline for that announcement wasn't available.
Riders Should Plan Alternative Routes
Late-night and early-morning travelers who regularly use 9 St or 23 St stations should allow extra time for their commutes and identify which alternative station works best for their route. Officials said riders should expect the closure pattern to continue for the foreseeable future. Moovit provides real-time updates for NYC subway service changes and can help riders navigate alternative routes during the overnight closures.
