Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuters are in for a headache this weekend as several branches will be out of service due to maintenance work. The MTA has announced that the Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches will be suspended from Saturday to Sunday, with limited shuttle bus service available to affected areas. The closures are part of a larger effort to upgrade the LIRR's infrastructure and improve reliability, but for thousands of passengers, it will mean a long and difficult ride. With summer travel season in full swing, the disruptions are likely to cause significant delays and inconvenience for those relying on the LIRR to get to their destinations.
Some LIRR branches out of service this weekend CBS News
