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The University City-Big Bend MetroLink Station will temporarily close for approximately three weeks starting on Thursday, December 18. The closure is necessary for the installation of new infrastructure and upgrades at the station through the Secure Platform Plan, which enhances customer safety and improves the passenger experience on MetroLink with new security gates, fencing, and real-time surveillance cameras.

The temporary closure of the University City-Big Bend Station was scheduled for this period when Washington University is on winter break to minimize the impact to passengers. The station’s westbound entrance and elevator (located on the north side of Big Bend Blvd.) will close starting on Monday, December 15, but you will be able to access both westbound and eastbound trains at the station from the eastbound entrance and ramp (located on the south side of Big Bend Blvd.) through Wednesday, December 17.

You will not be able to access University City-Big Bend Station, and MetroLink trains will not stop at the station starting on December 18. A Metro Shuttle Van will be available to help passengers traveling to and from destinations near the University City-Big Bend Station during the temporary closure. The Metro Shuttle Van will operate between the Clayton and University City-Big Bend Stations every 20 minutes during normal operating hours.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Metro Transit Information at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text), available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.