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Update: Single-track operations scheduled for Friday, May 24 evening and Saturday, May 25 morning at the Brentwood I-64 and Richmond Heights Stations are cancelled.

MetroLink passengers are encouraged to plan ahead as maintenance and infrastructure work along the light rail system will require changes to MetroLink service.

On Monday and Thursday (May 20 and 23) from 8 p.m. to end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Union Station and Civic Center MetroLink Stations. During these periods, Blue Line trains will only operate between the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 and Forest Park-DeBaliviere 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.
• Passengers may experience delays of 5 minutes.
• Passengers should allow 10 minutes when transferring between Red Line and Blue Line

On Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30 p.m. to end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Union Station and Civic Center stations. During these periods, passengers may experience delays of up to 5 minutes.

On Monday through Friday (May 20-24) from 8 p.m. to end of service and on Saturday (May 25) from beginning of service until 8 a.m., MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Brentwood I-64 and Richmond Heights stations to accommodate track maintenance. Blue Line customers may experience delays of up to 5 minutes. Red Line service will not be affected.

For more information, visit the Rider Alert section or 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.