This page lists all current detours on the fixed route system. To see detours that have been planned, but not yet started, visit the Upcoming Detours Page.
During severe winter weather, MATBUS may announce that certain routes are on Snow Detour. To see maps of these routes visit the Snow Detour Routes page.
Nov. 20, 2025
Route 04:
Beginning immediately, Thursday, November 20, there will be an update to the Route 4 detour with the opening of 1st Ave N. and 11th Street. Route 4 will mostly be back on route, except for the intersection of 3rd St between Center and 1st Ave N. Inbound Route 4 will take 1st Avenue N between 8th Street and the river. Also, Route 4 will still not be able to pick up passengers on 34th Street between Hwy 10 and past 3rd Ave NW due to the construction zone.
Nov. 6, 2025
Route 03:
Due to utility work on 12th Ave S, Route 3 will be detoured beginning November 6. Route 3 will take 14th Ave instead of 12th Ave between 14th St and 17th St. This detour is expected to last approximately 1 month.
This is in addition to the detour in the EasTen area.
Nov. 3, 2025
Route 06:
Beginning immediately with the opening of the 34th Street bridge and the intersections onto the Frontage Road by Hwy 10, the Route 6 detour will be updated slightly.
Route 6 outbound will still be taking Hwy 10 between 34th St and Hwy 9. Also, Route 6 will still not be able to pick up passengers on 34th St between Hwy 10 and 3rd Ave NW. See map below.
Nov. 3, 2025
Route 09:
Beginning immediately with the opening of the 34th Street bridge and the intersections onto the Frontage Road by Hwy 10, the Route 9 detour will be updated slightly.
Route 9 will be back on route but will not be able to pick up passengers on 34th Street between Hwy 10 and 3rd Ave NW. Pick up for Route 9 will be at Walmart. See map below.