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.
Oct. 21, 2024
Route 15:
Due to the closure of South University Drive, Route 15 will be detoured starting October 21. Both lanes are expected to be closed for one week. After one week a lane may be opened. Both lanes are expected to open after 10 days.
Outbound Detour: Route 15 will turn west on 5th Ave S, south on 14th St. S, east one 7the Ave S, then south onto S University Dr. back on route.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website before each trip.
Oct. 21, 2024
Route 18:
Due to the closure of South University Drive, Route 18 will be detoured starting October 21. Both lanes are expected to be closed for one week. After one week a lane may be opened. Both lanes are expected to open after 10 days.
Outbound Detour: Route 18 will turn west on 5th Ave S, south on 14th St. S, east one 7the Ave S, then south onto S University Dr. back on route.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website before each trip.
Oct. 18, 2024
Route 17:
Due to Construction projects Route 17 will be detoured.
Inbound: Route 17 will use 26th St to 10th Ave back to 25th St and back on route.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website before each trip.
Sep. 24, 2024
Route 04:
11th Street Underpass Project and 14th St Detour
1st Ave N is closed from 8th St N to 14th St and 14th St N closed from 3rd Ave N to 10th St N
Outbound: Route 4 will take Center Ave to 14th St to 2nd Ave N to 17th St N to 10th St N back to 11th St N bus and on route. After the courthouse Route 4 will take 3rd Ave N to 14th St back to 1st Ave N and back on route.
Inbound: After the Clay County Courthouse, Route 4 will follow its normal route to the GTC.
Sep. 16, 2024
Route 03:
Due to a road closure on 4th Ave S and Clearview Ct, Route 3 will begin a new detour beginning Monday September 16 for approximately 1 month.
When departing the Target bus stop, Route 3 will take 34th St to 12th Ave, west on 12th Ave to 20th St. Bus stops along 4th Avenue, including the High School, will not be served during this detour.
Bus stops that will not be accessible:
4th Ave S by Meadows Golf Course
4th Ave S & Eagle Drive
4th Ave S & Clearview Ct
4th Ave S & Rensvold Blvd
4th Ave S & Oak Way
4th Ave S by High School
20th St S & 8th Ave
20th St S and north of 12th Ave
