Metro Transit quarterly service changes

On March 16, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro. These quarterly service changes adapt and adjust service based on current and projected ridership, available resources, and driver workforce.

Highlights

  • Uptown Transit Station closes. Routes 6, 17, 23, 114 & 612 will begin new detour routing to account for construction on Hennepin Ave. 
  • Osseo Rd. construction between 44th Ave. and 49th Ave. N. METRO C & D lines & Route 5 will have new routing. 
  • Kellogg Ave. bridge construction begins. Routes 63, 70, 294, 351 & 363 will have longer travel times with detour routing. 
  • 6th St construction begins in St. Paul. Routes 21, 54, 61, 63, 64, 70, 74, 94, 294, 351 & 363 will detour. 
  • Route 83 extended to Rosedale Transit Center on north end of route. 

Read the full summary of changes here

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