Residents who plan on staying local this weekend should know about some construction projects happening on the roads and rails.
East 172nd Street will be closed between Boone Avenue and West Farms Road on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. West 175th Street will also be closed between Macomb's Road and Grand Ave. Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. West Farms Road will be closed between Jennings Street and East 172nd Street between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Alternate side of the street parking rules will be in effect on Saturday citywide.
As for mass transit, widespread track work is unlikely to affect commutes.