Sep. 24, 2026
Route 20:
Due to the closure of Westrac Drive, route 20 will be detoured starting on September 24. Outbound Detour - Route 20 will continue on Fiechtner Drive S, turn southeast onto Nodak Drive, west on 13th Ave S, back on route.
Detours
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.
Sep. 21, 2026
Route 01:
Due to road construction on 22nd Ave S in Moorhead, Route 1 will have an additional detour for approximately a month. Route 1 will take 6th St between 24th Ave and 20th Ave instead of 5th St outbound to the GTC.
The shelter on 24th Ave and Rivershore Dr will not be accessible during this detour. Riders can pick up Route 1 on the NE corner of 24th Ave and 6th St.
Sep. 21, 2026
Route 14:
Due to construction on NP Ave, Route 14 will be detoured.
Outbound Detour - Route 14 will continue south on 4th St. N.
Inbound Detour - Reverse of outbound.
Aug. 25, 2026
Route 02:
Beginning August 25, Route 2 will have an additional detour until approximately mid-October. Route 2 will take 10th Street between 4th Ave and 7th Ave instead of 11th Street.
Please view the map below for the detour route.
Aug. 19, 2026
Route 01:
Due to the closure of the intersection of NP Ave & 2nd St. N, Route 1 will be detoured beginning August 19. The intersection is expect to reopen in early October.
Outbound Detour - south on 4th St. N, east on Main Ave, back on route.
Inbound Detour - north on 4th St. N, west on 2nd Ave N, north on 5th St. N, east on 3rd Ave N.
Aug. 19, 2026
Route 04:
UPDATE:
Due to the closure of the intersection of NP Ave & 2nd St. N, Route 4 will be detoured beginning August 19. The intersection is expect to reopen in early October. Park View Terrace is currently not being serviced due to work being done on 3rd Street just north of 1st Avenue.
In addition, starting September 16th, Route 4 will be detouring from the shelter by 403 Center Ave due to road work causing issues. The closest pickup location will be the NW side of 6th St and Center Ave.
Outbound Detour - west on 4th Ave. N, south on 2nd St, west on 1st Ave., south on 3rd St and take Red River Ave to 6th St, west on Center Ave, back on route.
Inbound Detour - north on 6th St, then take Red River Ave to 3rd St, west on 1st Ave N, back on route.
Jul. 31, 2026
Route 04:
Beginning July 31, 2016 - Due to the closure of 4th Street in Moorhead between Center Ave and 3rd St, Route 4 will need to detour starting immediately. Inbound to the GTC, Route 4 will turn off Center Ave at 6th St, then take Red River Ave to 3rd St. The rest of the route inbound will continue as planned. This will last for approximately 8 weeks.
To reach the Moorhead Public Library (The Loop), passengers can use the bus stop across the street to the south (Center Ave & west of 5th St), or the temporary bus stop at Center Ave & 6th St.
This will be in addition to the current detour, where Route 4 will not be able to access the Park View Terrace parking lot.