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MetroLink passengers are encouraged to allow extra time for their commutes this week as maintenance work on the MetroLink system may result in delays for some passengers.

To accommodate crews, Red Line MetroLink service will end at the College MetroLink Station and a Shuttle Train will transport passengers to and from the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station during the evenings of August 8 through August 12. MetroLink will also operate on a single track between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations during the early mornings from August 9 through August 12.

In addition, MetroLink will operate on a single track between the Laclede’s Landing and East Riverfront Stations during the midday on August 8 and August 9. Red Line and Blue Line service is not expected to be impacted by this single track operation.

On Monday and Tuesday (August 8 & 9) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., MetroLink will operate on a single track between the Laclede’s Landing and East Riverfront MetroLink Stations.

• No delays to Red Line or Blue Line service are expected due to this single-track operation.

On Monday through Friday (August 8-12) from 8 p.m. until end of service, regular Red Line MetroLink service will end at the College Station. Passengers who normally park at the Shiloh-Scott Station are encouraged to park at the College Station to avoid delays after 8 p.m.

• Eastbound passengers traveling to the Shiloh-Scott Station will need to get off the Red Line MetroLink train at College Station and board a Shuttle Train to continue their trip to the Shiloh-Scott Station. Eastbound riders traveling from College Station to the Shiloh-Scott Station may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Westbound passengers at the Shiloh-Scott Station will need to board a Shuttle Train and ride to College Station to transfer to a westbound Red Line Westbound riders traveling from Shiloh-Scott Station to the College Station may experience delays of 20 to 25 minutes.
• Blue Line MetroLink service will not be impacted.

On Tuesday through Friday (August 9-12) from the beginning of service until 5:30 a.m., MetroLink will operate on a single track between the College and Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Stations.

• Red Line MetroLink trains will be operating between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations, but Red Line passengers may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
• Blue Line MetroLink service will not be impacted.