Construction is underway to extend the platform at the Central West End MetroLink station. The platform will remain open during the project, but temporary closures may be necessary at times during construction. Advance notice will be provided for Metro riders if temporary closures are required.
The walkway connecting the MetroLink platform at the Central West End Transit Center to the MetroBus area in the parking garage adjacent to the station is currently closed, and will remain closed for the duration of the construction project. Metro riders who transfer between MetroLink and MetroBus at the Central West End Station will now access the MetroBus area in the parking garage from Children’s Place and will access the MetroLink platform via Euclid Avenue. Signs are located throughout the area to help direct passengers.
For assistance, please use the Passenger Assist Telephones at the Central West End Transit Center, which are available 24/7. You can also contact Metro Transit Information by calling 314-231-2345 or 618-271-2345 or texting 314-207-9786, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
X DETAILS:On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (September 17, 19, 20) from 8 p.m. to the end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Central West End MetroLink Station to accommodate work on the station’s platform extension project, and Blue Line trains will only operate between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 MetroLink Stations.
• Westbound Blue Line passengers will need to board a Red Line train between the Fairview Heights and Central West End MetroLink Stations, and travel to the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station to transfer to a Blue Line train and continue their westbound trips.
• Eastbound Blue Line passengers will need to board a Red Line train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station to continue their eastbound trips.
• Red Line MetroLink passengers may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Passengers should allow 10 minutes when transferring between Red Line and Blue Line trains.
• Passengers transferring between MetroLink and MetroBus at the Central West End Station, please allow an extra 10 minutes due to the closure of the walkway.
On Friday (September 21) from 11:30 p.m. to the end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Central West End MetroLink Station.
• Red Line and Blue Line passengers may experience delays of 5 minutes
Construction is underway to extend the platform at the Central West End MetroLink station. The platform will remain open during the project, but temporary closures may be necessary at times during construction. Advance notice will be provided for Metro riders if temporary closures are required.
The walkway connecting the MetroLink platform at the Central West End Transit Center to the MetroBus area in the parking garage adjacent to the station is currently closed, and will remain closed for the duration of the construction project. Metro riders who transfer between MetroLink and MetroBus at the Central West End Station will now access the MetroBus area in the parking garage from Children’s Place and will access the MetroLink platform via Euclid Avenue. Signs are located throughout the area to help direct passengers.
For assistance, please use the Passenger Assist Telephones at the Central West End Transit Center, which are available 24/7. You can also contact Metro Transit Information by calling 314-231-2345 or 618-271-2345 or texting 314-207-9786, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
X DETAILS:On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (September 17, 19, 20) from 8 p.m. to the end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Central West End MetroLink Station to accommodate work on the station’s platform extension project, and Blue Line trains will only operate between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 MetroLink Stations.
• Westbound Blue Line passengers will need to board a Red Line train between the Fairview Heights and Central West End MetroLink Stations, and travel to the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station to transfer to a Blue Line train and continue their westbound trips.
• Eastbound Blue Line passengers will need to board a Red Line train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station to continue their eastbound trips.
• Red Line MetroLink passengers may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Passengers should allow 10 minutes when transferring between Red Line and Blue Line trains.
• Passengers transferring between MetroLink and MetroBus at the Central West End Station, please allow an extra 10 minutes due to the closure of the walkway.
On Friday (September 21) from 11:30 p.m. to the end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Central West End MetroLink Station.
• Red Line and Blue Line passengers may experience delays of 5 minutes
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