Metro Transit has maintenance work to do on the Blue and Green light-rail lines in Minneapolis, and will shut down portions of both routes Friday through Monday morning.
Portions of the Blue and Green light-rail lines in Minneapolis will close this weekend
Buses will shuttle riders between Target Field Station and Stadium Village Friday through Monday mornings.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 11, 2024 at 11:49AM
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Starting Friday morning, Green Line trains will not operate between Stadium Village and Target Field stations. Blue Line trains will stop running at 7 p.m. Friday between U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field stations. Trains on both lines will resume service at about 3 a.m. Monday, Metro Transit said.
Buses marked “Green Line Replacement Bus” will serve all downtown Minneapolis riders. Buses will continue on to Stadium Village Station.
“Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions,” the agency said. “Please plan extra time for your trip.”
While trains are idled, Metro Transit crews will repair rails, replace concrete and pavers, inspect bridges and conduct pressure washing.
Trains will run as normally scheduled on other parts of the respective lines.
Demuth says she’s honored to break ground but looks forward to the day it’s not an issue.
