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.
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.
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The suspensions make way for critical repairs, with free shuttle buses and discounted LIRR tickets available to mitigate the disruption.
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The MTA begins a four-month A train shutdown in Far Rockaway on Jan. 17 for Sandy-related repairs, impacting 9,000 riders.
'Here we go again,' A train shutdown starts in the Rockaways
Officials say that the shutdown is to make upgrades that will prepare the trains for extreme weather conditions. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the latest.
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.
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