RIOC Announces This Evening No Roosevelt Island Tram Service On Sunday February 24

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) sent out the following advisory at 7:09 PM tonight:

Please be advised that the Tram will be closed on Sunday, February 24th to facilitate required maintenance work. Service will resume with one cabin in operation on Monday, February 25th at 6 AM.

What are my travel alternatives?

Red Bus Shuttle service will be available to and from the Manhattan Tram Station on Sunday, February 24th from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, beginning from the R.I. Tram Station.

Red Bus Shuttle pick-up locations:
Manhattan: Southwest corner of 58th St. and 2nd Ave.
Roosevelt Island: Tram Station Plaza

MTA subway F line (mta.info) and the NYC Ferry service (ferry.nyc) are available to and from Manhattan.

Q102 MTA Bus service is also an option to connect to Midtown Manhattan-bound trains at Queensboro Plaza.

Why is this work happening?

The Roosevelt Island Tram is undergoing two major maintenance projects, consisting of rope relocations and gearbox overhauls. This required work is to ensure the safest transportation system possible and to extend its service life into the future.
How do I get updates?

To receive transportation updates, visit rioc.ny.gov and sign up for Island community advisories.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Published post earlier today on the Roosevelt Island Tram Overhaul project.