St. Louis MetroBus Rider Alerts

#30, 16, 57 - Access to Maplewood-Manchester Station

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:16:54 CST

Effective Saturday, January 3, 2008, the #30 Soulard will no longer serve the Sutton Loop. It will instead proceed to the new Bus Loop at the Maplewood-Manchester Metrolink Station. (The Soulard has been serving the Sutton Loop only on weekends.)

The #16 and #57 will also enter the new Bus Loop at the Maplewood Metrolink Station in the WESTBOUND direction. In the EASTBOUND direction, however, the bus stop on Manchester at the Metrolink Station will continue to be used as the #16 and the #57 will not enter the Bus Loop in the Eastbound direction.

#2 - Range closed between Camp Jackson and St. Helen

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:47:25 CST

Given the construction and road closure, the following reroute is in effect until further notice.

NORTHBOUND: Regular route to Camp Jackson and Hawkins, right on Hawkins, right on St. Michael, left on Ellen, left on St. Helen, right on Range to regular route.
SOUTHBOUND: Regular route to Range and St. Helen, left on St. Helen, right on Ellen, right on St. Michael, left on Hawkins, left on Camp Jackson to regular route.

#36, 240X-UPDATE #2

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:53:49 CST

Sewer lines are being installed on Ashbrook at Kilgore. This will require the following reroutes from Thursday, August 28 until further notice.

UPDATED ROUTE IN CAPS AND BOLD BELOW...
NORTHBOUND: Regular route to Kilgore and COBURG LANDS, RIGHT ON COBURG LANDS TO regular right.
SOUTHBOUND: Regular route to COBURG LANDS AND CABOT, CONTINUE ON COBURG LANDS TO KILGORE to regular route.

#66 - Woodson closed between Page and Kempland-UPDATE

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:20:58 CST

This section of Woodson will be closed requiring the following reroute during that time. UPDATE BELOW IN BOLD/CAPS.

SOUTHBOUND TO CLAYTON: From south on Woodson at Page, left on Page, right on WALTON, right on Appleton, right on Tamerton, left on Fullerton, left on Braddock to regular route.
NORTHBOUND TO AIRPORT: From Braddock and Fullerton, right on Fullerton, right on Tamerton, left on Appleton, left on 82nd, left on Page, right on Woodson to regular route.

#32 - Construction at Contico

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:21:28 CST

Construction will require the following reroute until further notice.

WESTBOUND: Regular route to Rock Ind. Park Dr., left at building 305, continue to the loading dock and lay over at the end of the loading dock.
EASTBOUND: From lay over right on Rock Ind. Park Dr. to regular route.

#01, 02 - Construction on Brookings at Skinker

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:49:44 CST

Due to construction on Brookings at Skinker, the following reroute will be in effect until January 30, 2008.

#01 WESTBOUND GOLD and
#02 SOUTHBOUND RED
Regular route to Skinker and Brookings, continue on Skinker to Forsyth to regular route.

#11 Jefferson Bridge Closed

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:48:26 CST

Due to the Jefferson Ave Bridge southbound being closed, the following reroute will be in effect until the bridge is completely opened.

#11 Chippewa SOUTHBOUND only

Regular route to Market and Jefferson, continue west on Market to Compton, left on Compton, left on Chouteau, right on Jefferson regular route.

#47- MSD Construction at Romiss and Fleischer

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:53:16 CST

Due to a MSD contractor working at Romiss and Fleischer, the following reroute will be in effect until construction is finished. It is subject to change as work progresses.

Regular route to Jonas and Fleischer, right into the 1st entrance to parking lot for the Lighthouse for the Blind. Drive through the parking lot, drop off/pick up passengers at the sidewalk as exiting the parking lot at the 2nd entrance. Left on Fleischer, left on Jonas, right on Frost regular route.

#30, 310X- NORTH and SOUTH bound

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:50:19 CST

Due to Construction on Utah at 2nd Street, the following reroute will be in effect until further notice.

Regular route to 2nd and Arsenal, continue on 2nd to Potomac, right on Potomac, right on Broadway, resume regular route.

MetroRide Downtown � Saturday Hours

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:36:45 CST

MetroRide will be open several Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the convenience of our customers, particularly those needing senior permits. The scheduled dates are:

October 25,
November 8,
November 22,
December 13,
December 20,
January 10, and
January 24.

#74 - Tucker between Cole and O'Fallon AND bus stop

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:21:53 CST

Tucker will be closed for reconstruction in this area requiring the following reroute.

SOUTHBOUND: Regular route to North Florissant and Cass, left on Cass, right on 10th St. to regular route. This also affects the bus stop at 13th & Cass (near side) for the southbound #74 Florissant route since the route cannot serve this bus stop and then cross three lanes of traffic for its left turn onto Cass from 13th. Customers may use the prior stop at Mullanphy and North Florissant or the stop immediately after on Cass at 13th, right next to the Greyhound Station. This stop will be affected for the duration of the reroute. NORTHBOUND: Regular route to 9th St. and Convention Plaza, north on 9th St. to Cass, left on Cass, right on 13th to regular route.

Westbound Bus Stops on Market at 8th and 9th

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:22:31 CST

Construction is prohibiting MetroBus ability to serve its regular bus stops westbound on Market at 8th and 9th Streets. Customers may use the westbound stop on Market at 10th St.

Southbound Bus Stop on 8th at Market

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:22:13 CST

Construction is prohibiting MetroBus from using the southbound bus stop on 8th and Market. Customers should use the stop on 8th at Chestnut.

#18 - Sunday mornings

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:22:47 CST

There may be times when church parking requires this reroute.

SOUTHBOUND: Regular route to Carter and Shreve, continue on Shreve to Lee, left on Lee, left on Marcus, right on Carter to regular route.

#93 - No Access to Botanical Gardens

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:27:41 CST

Due to construction, buses will not be able to access the Botanical Gardens until at least March, 2009. As a result, buses in both directions will remain on Shaw.

#32,40,74,94,AM, PM Expresses - 9th St. Closure between Chestnut and Market

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:23:05 CST

The planned construction work requiring closure of 9th St. between Chestnut and Market will begin on Friday, April 25 and last for approximately 14 months. It will require the following reroutes.

#32, 40, 74, 94 NORTHBOUND: Regular route to 9th and Market, left on Market, right on 11th, right on Chestnut, left on 9th to regular route. #10X, 11X, 40X, 58X and 410X in the AM: Regular route to Market and 11th, left on 11th, right on Chestnut, left on 9th to regular route. #174X, 240X, 274X in the PM: Regular route to Market and 11th, left on 11th, right on Chestnut, left on 9th to regular route.

In the event of SNOW/ICE - ALL METROBUS ROUTES

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:10:05 CST

ANYTIME THIS WINTER THAT SNOW AND/OR ICE OCCURS, all buses will be affected by traffic delays as street conditions worsen. As a result, buses may not be running on their posted schedules until streets are cleared and all traffic is running normally. Customers can learn about transit (MetroBus, MetroLink and Metro Call-A-Ride) service during severe winter weather by checking this Rider Alert section, listening to KMOX radio (1120 on the AM dial), KTRS (55 on the AM dial), KWMU (90.7 on the FM dial), and TV channels 2, 4 and 5. Customers can also call Metro Transit Information at 314-231-2345 (from Missouri) and 618-271-2345 (toll-free from Illinois), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers with hearing disabilities can reach Transit Information through its TTD numbers: 314-982-1555 (from Missouri) and 618-875-1200 (toll-free from Illinois).

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes. Individual Rider Alerts with specific reroutes have also been posted for these routes. Here is a listing of affected routes: #40, Broadway, #41 Lee, #42 Sarah, #59 Shaw-Kirkwood, #70 Grand, #90 Hampton; and in Illinois, the #1, State-Main, and the #17 Carlyle Plaza.

SNOW ROUTE - #41 LEE

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:06:52 CST

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes.

Westbound: regular route to Kingshighway and Lilian, continue north on Kingshighway, west on West Florissant, south on Robin, north on Thekla to regular route. Eastbound: regular route to Thekla and Wren, north on Wren, east on West Florissant, south on Kingshighway past Lilian to regular route. (Lilian, Emerson, Thrush and Thekla will not be used.)

SNOW ROUTE - #59 SHAW-KIRKWOOD

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:09:45 CST

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes.

Southbound/Westbound: Regular route to Kraft and Clayton, continue westbound on Clayton, left on McCausland, right on Dale to regular route. Northbound/Eastbound: Regular route Dale and McCausland, left on McCausland, left on Clayton to regular route.

SNOW ROUTE - #40 BROADWAY

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:59:55 CST

SNOW ROUTE - #42 SARAH

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:36 CST

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes.

NORTHBOUND: Regular route to Sarah and Labadie, right on Labadie, left on Bishop Scott, left on Ashland, and continue on regular route to West Florissant and College continue east on West Florissant to E. Prairie, left on E. Prairie to Blair continue regular route. SOUTHBOUND: Regular route to East Prairie and Blair, continue southbound on Prairie, right on West Florissant to Fair and Ashland. Left on Ashland, right on Bishop Scott, right on Labadie, left on Sarah to regular route.

SNOW ROUTE - #70 GRAND

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:17 CST

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes.

Service will not be provided on Grand between the Water Tower and Bulwer at Gano. NORTHBOUND: Trips will end at the Water Tower and not continue to Bulwer and Gano. SOUTHBOUND: Trips scheduled to begin at Bulwer and Gano will begin at the Water Tower.

SNOW ROUTE - #1 MAIN STREET-STATE STREET

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:55 CST

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes.

WESTBOUND: From Main Street in Lebanon, west onto State Street, right/north onto Highway 157, eastbound left/east onto St. Clair Avenue, right into Fairview Heights MetroLink station. EASTBOUND: From Fairview Heights MetroLink station, left/north on Highway 161, left/west on St. Clair Avenue, proceed south/right on Highway 157, left/east on State Street, continue east onto Main Street and regular route.

SNOW ROUTE - #17 CARLYLE PLAZA-17TH STREET

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:06:16 CST

During severe winter weather (generally icy roadways, 2 inches or more of snow or a combination) buses cannot be driven safely on some streets. If Metro declares a "snow emergency" through local media, certain routes will detour to "snow routes" which are designated on signs on the affected routes.

Service will not be provided on Cleveland between 3rd Street and State. EASTBOUND: Regular route to Centreville and State, continue north on Centreville Avenue, right/east on Monroe, left/north on 3rd and continue on regular route. WESTBOUND: Regular route to 3rd Street and Monroe then west/right on Monroe, south/left on Centreville Avenue and continue on regular route.