Metro Transit news release, undated
10-day Blue Line closure at south end begins Friday, May 3
We are caring for your system!
Beginning Friday, May 3 at 10 p.m., METRO Blue Line service will close from Fort Snelling to Mall of America stations in both directions. Replacement bus service will be available at the affected stations.
Shuttle train service between the airport terminals will remain active during this closure.
Service at all the stations will resume at 3 a.m. Monday, May 13.
Replacement bus service
Replacement bus service will be available for the affected stations and will follow the train schedule as traffic and conditions allow (4 a.m. to midnight).
See station-specific bus boarding location maps and google map routing here.
NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing in the area. Please plan extra time for your trip.
Preventive maintenance now ensures a longer system life and improved experience
Work being conducted includes:
- Replacing track and signal components.
- Reducing future maintenance needs.
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For additional assistance, call Transit Information Center at 612-373-3333.
Plan ahead!
- Heading to downtown events? Park at Fort Snelling Station during the ongoing closure.
- Replacement bus schedules are available here.
- Blue Line schedule is available here.
- Track the replacement buses with NexTrip at metrotransit.org/nextrip
- Our app makes payment easy – learn more at metrotransit.org/app
- See bus boarding locations and google map routing
Traffic impacts on 34th Avenue
Travel lanes may be closed on portions of 34th Avenue north of I-494 through Monday, May 20. Until construction is complete, motorists traveling to Terminal 2 should allow for extra travel time.
When necessary:
- Southbound motorists on 34th Avenue will be directed to I-494 West or Airport Lane.
- Motorists traveling south and east will be directed to 24th Avenue South and I-494 East.
- Northbound motorists traveling to Terminal 2 will be directed to Highway 5 and Post Road.
For more information about impacts resulting from MnDOT's I-494 Bridge project, visit the MnDOT website.
