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MetroLink Alerts

Blue Line Service Between Shrewsbury & Forest Park Only |

DETAILS

Civic Center and Union Stations Single-Track Details

Effective Jan 12th-18th

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 6:00 PM until After Revenue Service. KCI Construction will continue construction work inside the Union Station Tunnel. To accommodate this work, MetroLink will single-track at Union Station and Civic Center Stations.
During single-track operation:
o Blue Line Trains will only operate from Forest Park Station to Shrewsbury Station.
o Westbound Blue Line passengers traveling between the Fairview Heights Station and the Central West End Station should board a Red Line train to Forest Park Station to connect with a Blue Line train.
o Red Line service may experience delays up to 5 minutes.
o Customers should allow an additional 10 minutes when transferring to the Blue Line.
On Saturday from 11:30 PM until After Revenue Service:
o Trains may experience delays up to 5 minutes.

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Jan 10, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026

METROLINK STATIONS AFFECTED:
5th & Missouri Station
8th & Pine Station
Brentwood I-64 Station
Central West End Station
Civic Center Station
Clayton Station
Convention Center Station
Cortex Station
East Riverfront Station
Emerson Park Station
Fairview Heights Station
Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station
Forsyth Station
Grand Station
JJK Center Station
Laclede's Landing Station
Maplewood-Manchester Station
Richmond Heights Station
Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I44 Station
Skinker Station
Stadium Station
Sunnen Station
Union Station
University City-Big Bend Station
Washington Park Station

University City-Big Bend Station Reopens on January 6

DETAILS

The University City-Big Bend MetroLink Station will reopen to service on Tuesday, January 6. 

At the beginning of service on Tuesday, the station’s westbound entrance and elevator reopen (located on the north side of Big Bend Blvd.), MetroLink trains resume service to the station, and the Metro Shuttle Van is cancelled.

Please use the westbound entrance/elevator to access both eastbound and westbound trains and platforms. The station’s eastbound entrance (south side of Big Bend Blvd.) is expected to reopen the week of January 12.

The University City-Big Bend Station has been closed since mid-December for infrastructure and safety upgrades. Please contact Metro Transit Information if you have questions or need assistance, available at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text).

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 12, 2026

METROLINK STATIONS AFFECTED:
University City-Big Bend Station

MetroLink Special Operating Plan until further notice

DETAILS

Fairview Heights and Washington Park Stations  Single-Track Details:

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Beginning of Revenue Service until After Revenue Service, to minimize disturbance of the 79th St. retaining wall, MetroLink will continue single-track at Fairview Heights and Washington Park Stations. 

During single-track operation:

  • Blue Line Trains will only operate from Emerson Park Station to Shrewsbury Station 
  • Westbound Blue Line passengers traveling between the Fairview Heights Station and the JJK Station should board a Red Line train to Emerson Park Station to connect with a Blue Line train.
  • Eastbound Blue Line Trains will depart Shrewsbury Station 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure and hold for time at Brentwood-I64 Station.
  • Red Line service may experience delays of up to 5 minutes.
  • Customers should allow an additional 10 minutes when transferring to the Blue Line.

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Mar 16, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026

METROLINK STATIONS AFFECTED:
Fairview Heights Station
Washington Park Station

MetroBus Alerts

Missouri

#4 Natural Bridge / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 As Needed for events at Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound
Regular route to Market and 14th, continue on Market to Tucker,
Right onto Tucker
Right onto Clark 
Left onto 14th into regular route                                               
Westbound
Regular route to 14th and Clark,
Right onto Clark
Left onto Tucker
Left onto Pine
Left onto 14th  
Right onto Market 
into regular route

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Natural Bridge

#4 Natural Bridge & #94 Page / Reroute due to a Blockage on Market and 16th

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Wednesday December 17, 2025
Duration:  As Needed 

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound
Regular Route to Market and 16th 
Right on 16th.
Left on Clark 
Right on 14th in to regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 17, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Natural Bridge
Page

#9 Oakville / Reroute due to an entrance closure at Jefferson Barracks

DETAILS

Effective Date: Tuesday December 23, 2025
Duration:  As Needed 

REROUTE DETAILS

Northbound 

Regular route to Koch Road and VA Hospital Complex 

Left towards Building 55, follow the parking lot roadway to Building 51.

Left onto Jefferson Barracks Dr.
Right at the exit. 

Left on Koch Rd into regular route

Southbound 
Regular route to Koch Road and VA Hospital Complex 
Left towards Building 55, follow the parking lot roadway to Building 51.
Left onto Jefferson Barracks Dr.
Right at the exit. 
Left on Koch Rd into regular route

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 23, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Oakville

#10 Gravois-Lindell / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 as needed during events at Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

Southbound
Regular route to 14th and Market,
Left on Market
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark
Left on 14th into regular route                                           
Northbound
Regular route to 14th and Clark, 
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker
Left on Olive St, continue into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Gravois-Lindell

#11 Chippewa / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective: when 14th St. is blocked between Market & Clark
Duration: As needed

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound Only
Regular Route to Chouteau and 18th
Continue on Chouteau to 14th  
Left on 14th St
Left into the Civic Center Transit Center, Circle the transit center to assigned bus bay                                       

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Feb 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Chippewa

#32 Dr. ML King, #40 N Broadway-Halls Ferry / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 as needed during events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

TO CIVIC CENTER
Regular route to 14th and Market,
Left on Market
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark
Left on 14th into the CCTC on the regular route                                              
LEAVING CIVIC CENTER
Regular route to 14th and Clark,
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker
Right on Olive St into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Dr ML King
Broadway-Halls Ferry

#32 Dr. ML King, #40 N Broadway-Halls Ferry / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 as needed during events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

TO CIVIC CENTER
Regular route to 14th and Market,
Left on Market
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark
Left on 14th into the CCTC on the regular route                                              
LEAVING CIVIC CENTER
Regular route to 14th and Clark,
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker
Right on Olive St into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Dr ML King
Broadway-Halls Ferry

#41 Lee / Due to construction on 20th and St. Louis Ave

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Duration: Until Further Notice

REROUTE DETAILS

Northbound
Regular route to 20th St. and Madison St.
Left on Madison St.
Right on 22nd St.
Left on St. Louis Ave into regular route.

Southbound
Regular Route to St. Louis Ave 22nd St.
Right on 22nd St.
Left on Madison St.
Right on 20th St. into regular route. 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 30, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Lee

#41 Lee, #74 Florissant / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 as needed during events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

Southbound
Regular route to 14th and Market,
Left on Market
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark
Left on 14th into the CCTC on the regular route                                               
Northbound
Regular route to 14th and Clark,
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker 
Left on Olive St
Right on 14th into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Lee
Florissant

#49 Lindbergh / Reroute at Mercy South Hospital due to construction

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Saturday, October 25, 2025

Duration: As needed

REROUTE DETAILS

Both Directions 
Regular Route to Tesson Ferry and Kennerly
Right on Kennerly
Left on Sunset Dr. 
Right service road lane away from Emergency Care
Left at the second stop sign
Right at the stop sign onto the lane towards Schuessler
Left Schuessler
Left Tesson Ferry regular route.

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Oct 25, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Lindbergh

#56 Kirkwood-Webster / Reroute due to Construction on Berry between Big Bend and Lockwood

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Friday, September 19, 2025

Duration: As Needed Until further notice

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound
Regular Route to Big Bend Blvd and Berry Rd
Continue on Big Bend Blvd
Left on Rock Hill Rd
Right on Lockwood Ave into the regular route
Westbound
Regular Route to Lockwood Ave and Rock Hill Rd
Left on Rock Hill Rd
Right on Big Bend Blvd
Continue past Berry into the regular route

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Sep 19, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Kirkwood-Webster

#60 Shepley Lilac / Reroute Entrances B & C are not being able to access due to gate closure at Christian Hospital

DETAILS

Effective Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Duration: Until Further Notice, beginning at 9:00 pm until 5:00 am  

REROUTE DETAILS

When Serving Christian Hospital:
Regular Route to Dunn and Christian Hospital (“A” Entrance, Emergency Room)
Right at (“A” Entrance, Emergency Room)
Right at first lane after entering via Entrance “A” Emergency Room, 
Continue to the Stop Sign
Adhere to the stop sign 
Continue into the rear parking lot 
Proceed with caution, driving along the outer aisle 
Exit Right to exit from the parking lot, return to the main road 
Adhere to the stop sign.
Continue straight
Adhere to the stop sign and turn left 
Adhere to the stop sign 
Left on Dunn into the regular route.

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 24, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Shepley-Lilac

#60 Shepley-Lilac / Reroute due to road maintenance on Redman between Fox Hill and LaDera Dr.

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Monday, December 22, 2025

Duration:  Until further notice  

REROUTE DETAILS

Southbound
Regular Route to Redman and Fox Hall 
Left on Fox Hall, 
Continue on Fox Hall, following the curve of the road, remaining on Fox Hall into Las LaDera 
Left on Redman into the regular route 
Northbound 
Regular Route to Redman and Las LaDera
Right on Las LaDera
Continue on Las LaDera, following the curve of the road, remaining on Las LaDera into Fox Hall
Right on Redman into the regular route.

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Shepley-Lilac

#74 Florissant / City Water Working on W Florissant between Grand and Warne

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Duration: Until further notice

REROUTE DETAILS

Northbound
Regular Route to W Florissant and Obear
Left on Obear
Right on Carter
Right on Warne
Left on W Florissant into the regular route

Southbound
Regular Route to W Florissant and Linton
Right on Linton
Left on Carter
Left on Grand
Right on N Florissant into the regular route

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Oct 29, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Florissant

#41 Lee, #74 Florissant / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 as needed during events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

Southbound
Regular route to 14th and Market,
Left on Market
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark
Left on 14th into the CCTC on the regular route                                               
Northbound
Regular route to 14th and Clark,
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker 
Left on Olive St
Right on 14th into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Lee
Florissant

#94 Page / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 as needed during events at Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound
Regular route to Market and 14th, continue on Market to Tucker,
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark 
Left on 14th into regular route       

Westbound
Regular route to 14th and Clark
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker
Left on Pine
Left on 14th 
Right on Market St into regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Page

#4 Natural Bridge & #94 Page / Reroute due to a Blockage on Market and 16th

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Wednesday December 17, 2025
Duration:  As Needed 

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound
Regular Route to Market and 16th 
Right on 16th.
Left on Clark 
Right on 14th in to regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 17, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Natural Bridge
Page

#95 Kingshighway / Reroute due to utility work on Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza between Kingshighway and Euclid

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Wednesday December 17, 2025
Duration: AS NEEDED

REROUTE DETAILS

Southbound
Departing from the Central West End Transit Center 
Right on Children’s Place (Nash Way)
Left on Taylor
Left on Forest Park
Left on Kingshighway into regular route 
Northbound
Regular route to Barnes Plaza and Kingshighway
Continue on Kingshighway to Forest Park Parkway 
Right on Forest Park Parkway
Right on Taylor
Right on Children Place into regular route

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 17, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Kingshighway

#97 Delmar / Reroute due to construction on Spring between Enright and Delmar

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Friday, January 2, 2026
Duration:  Until further notice 

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound 
Regular Route to Delmar and Vandeventer
Left on Vandeventer 
Right on Page
Right on Grand 
Left on Delmar into regular route

Westbound
Regular Route to Delmar and Grand
Right on Grand
Left on Page 
Left on Vandeventer
Right on Delmar into regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Jan 02, 2026 - Apr 02, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Delmar

#97 Delmar / Events at the Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater

DETAILS

Effective Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 As Needed for events at Enterprise Center & Stifel Theater 14th St. blocked between Market and Clark

REROUTE DETAILS

Eastbound
Regular route to 14th and Market
Left on Market
Right on Tucker
Right on Clark
Left on 14th into the CCTC on the regular route       
Westbound
Regular route to 14th and Clark,
Right on Clark
Left on Tucker 
Left on Olive St
Right on 14th into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Delmar

#100 Hazelwood / Reroute due to Construction on James S McDonnell between Banshee and Valley Industries

DETAILS

Effective Date Sunday, November 26, 2023 Until further notice

REROUTE DETAILS

Westbound

Regular Route to James S McDonnell and Banshee
Left on Banshee
Right on N Lindbergh into the regular route

Eastbound
Regular Route to Lindbergh and James S McDonnell, 
Right on Lindbergh to Missouri Bottom Rd 
Left on Missouri Bottom Rd which will turn into Banshee Rd 
Right on James S McDonnell into the regular route

Select Trips that Service Valley Industries

Westbound
Regular Route to James S McDonnell and Banshee
Left onto Banshee
Right onto N Lindbergh 
Right onto James McDonnell 
Left into Valley Industries into the regular route

Eastbound
After servicing Valley Industries 
Right onto James McDonnell
Left onto N Lindbergh
Left onto Missouri Bottom Rd which will turn into Banshee Rd 
Right onto James S McDonnell into the regular route

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Dec 05, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Hazelwood

Illinois

#5 Missouri Ave-ML King / Due to a malfunctioning barrier at 6th and Missouri Ave

DETAILS

Effective Date:  Friday, January 9, 2026 
Duration:  As Needed 

REROUTE DETAILS

Counterclockwise
Departing the 5th & Missouri Metrolink Station 
Regular route to Collinsville Ave. and Missouri Ave.
 Continue on Collinsville Ave to Martin Luther King
Right on Martin Luther King
Right on 6th St
Left on Missouri Ave into the regular Route

Counterclockwise
Returning to the 5th & Missouri Metrolink Station
Regular Route to St Louis Ave and 6th St 
Right on 6th street 
Left on Martin Luther King
Left on Collinsville Ave into the regular route 

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Jan 09, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

ROUTES AFFECTED:
Missouri Ave - ML King

Elevator Alerts

Out Of Service

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Nov 20, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026

METROLINK STATIONS AFFECTED:
Convention Center Station Eastbound

Out Of Service

ALERT EFFECTIVE:
Jan 09, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026

METROLINK STATIONS AFFECTED:
Grand Station Southbound