MTA Bus Time

Service Alert for Route:

• Reminder: Phase 2 of the Queens Bus Network Redesign goes into effect August 31, 2025
  Current service continues until then, but some signs will reflect future service. Use the MTA app or BusTime to plan your trip.
• Eastbound Q5 stop on Merrick Blvd at 104th Ave is being bypassed, use the stop on Merrick Blvd at 107th Ave instead
  What's happening?
  Bus depot construction
• Q5 buses will be detoured from Merrick Blvd between Francis Lewis Blvd and Laurelton Pkwy
  For northbound service, use the stops on Merrick Blvd at 243rd St or 228th St.
  For southbound service, use the stops on Merrick Blvd at 228th St or 242nd St.
  See map
  
  Northbound buses operate via Laurelton Pkwy, 135th Ave and Francis Lewis Blvd.
  Southbound buses operate via Francis Lewis Blvd, 133rd Ave and Laurelton Pkwy.
  
  Northbound missed stop:
  Merrick Blvd at 233rd St
  
  Southbound missed stops:
  Merrick Blvd at 231st St and 233rd St
  
  What's happening?
  ALH Community Detours
  
  Note: Real-time tracking on BusTime may be inaccurate in the service change area.