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.
May. 19, 2025
Route 24:
Due to road construction on 45th St. S & 23rd Ave S, Route 24 will be detoured starting Monday, May 19. This project may take up to 14 days.
Outbound Detour: Route 24 will continue south on 42nd St. S, turn west onto 30th Ave S, north onto 45th St. S, west onto Amber Valley Parkway S, 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.
May. 19, 2025
Route 13:
Due to the closure of the intersection of Broadway and 2nd Ave N, Route 13 will be detoured starting Monday, May 19. This closure is expect to last 1 1/2 weeks.
Outbound Detour: Route 13 will turn west on 1st Ave N, north on Roberts St., then turn west on 2nd Ave N, 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.
May. 19, 2025
Route 17:
Due to the closure of the intersection of Broadway and 2nd Ave N, Route 17 will be detoured starting Monday, May 19. This closure is expect to last 1 1/2 weeks.
Outbound Detour: Route 17 will turn west on 1st Ave N, north on Roberts St., then west on 2nd Ave N, back on route.
Inbound Detour: Reverse of outbound.
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.
May. 12, 2025
Route 20:
Beginning Monday May 12th, Route 20 will be detoured due to road construction on 7th Ave W. The project is expected to be completed on June 12.
Outbound Detour: Route 20 will turn north onto Sheyenne St, west on Main Ave W, then turn south onto 8th St W, back on route.
Apr. 7, 2025
Route 14:
Route 14 will be detoured beginning April 7, due to road construction on 32nd Ave S. The project is expected to be completed fall 2025.
Outbound Detour: Route 14 will turn south onto 15th St. S, west on 35th Ave S, north on 25th St. S, then turn west onto 32nd Ave S, back on route.
Inbound Detour: Reverse of outbound.
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.
Nov. 5, 2024
Route 04:
14th St in North Moorhead has opened up to traffic, so Route 4 will go back to using 14th St on Tuesday November 5th. Please look closely to the detour map as previous detours are still in place.
