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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. 9, 2024

Route 03:

Due to private utility work on 4th Ave S by Moorhead High, Route 3 will be detouring for approximately 2 weeks starting Sept 9. Route 3 will take Rensvold Bvld, Willow Way and Appletree Lane and will resume it's regular route at 21st Street.

Sep. 6, 2024

Route 04:

Due to sudden road closures in North Moorhead, Route 4 has begun a new detour. This detour is affecting the 14th St area. Outbound Route 4 will be taking 17th St N between 2nd Ave & 10th Ave N.

Please look closely to the detour map as the previous detours are still in place.

Sep. 5, 2024

Route 11:

Due to the closure of Elm St. Route 11 will be detoured. Work is expected to be complete by 09/09/24.

Elm St. Detour: Route 11 will turn west onto 21st Ave N, north onto 2nd St. N, then west onto 25th 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.

Sep. 5, 2024

Route 18:

Due to the closure of 5th Ave S, Route 18 will be detoured.

5th Ave S Detour: Route 18 will turn east onto 6th Ave S, north on 21st St. S, then east onto 5th Ave S, back on route.

Due to the closure of the intersection of NP Ave & 8th St. N, Route 18 will be detoured beginning June 10, 2024, until Fall 2024.

NP Ave detour: Route 18 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then turn south onto 5th St. N.

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.

Aug. 5, 2024

Route 02:

Due to the continued progress of the 11th St Underpass Project, Route 2 will begin a detour on Monday, August 5, 2024. 2nd Ave S will be closed between 10th St & 12th St for approximately 1 month.

Outbound, Route 2 will take 9th St between Main & 3rd Ave S. Inbound, Route 2 will take Main Ave between 14th St & 11th St.

Bus stops that will not be accessible:
St Joes/Hornbachers shelter
2nd Ave & 11th St (NE side)
2nd Ave & west of 14th St
2nd Ave & 12th St

Riders, please be aware that the project will potentially have many detour changes. MATBUS will try to get out information as soon as it is available to us.

Jun. 15, 2024

Route 14:

Due to the closure of the intersection of NP Ave & 8th St. N, Route 14 will be detoured beginning June 10, 2024, until Fall 2024.

NP Ave detour: Route 14 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then turn south onto 5th St. N.

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.

Jun. 10, 2024

Route 15:

Due to the closure of the intersection of NP Ave & 8th St. N, Route 15 will be detoured beginning June 10, 2024, until Fall 2024.

NP Ave detour: Route 15 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then turn south onto 5th St. N.

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.

Jun. 10, 2024

Route 18:

Due to the closure of the intersection of NP Ave & 8th St. N, Route 18 will be detoured beginning June 10, 2024, until Fall 2024.

NP Ave detour: Route 18 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then turn south onto 5th St. N.

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. 20, 2024

Route 01:

Beginning Monday May 20, Route 1 will begin a significant detour due to street construction on 4th Ave S, 6th St S and 5th Ave S. Route 1 will take 8th St between 24th Ave & 3rd Ave inbound to the GTC.

Bus stops that will not be accessible:
* 24th Ave & 7th St
* Shelter on 24th Ave & 5th St
* 5th St & 22nd Ave
* 5th St & 20th Ave
* 5th St & 18th Ave
* 5th St & 16th Ave
* 5th St & 14th Ave
* 5th St & 12th Ave
* Shelter at Concordia on 5th St
* 5th St & 7th Ave
* 5th St & 4th Ave

This construction will last most of the summer.

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.

Apr. 5, 2024

Route 04:

UPDATE to Route 4 Detour. Beginning Friday April 5, there will be an update to the Route 4 detour due to the construction at the old Fairmont Creamery area. Route 4 will NOT be traveling by the River View Heights shelter. It will continue on 9th Street to 1st Ave. River View Heights residents can catch the bus at the corner of 9th Street and 2nd Ave N. This update will last approximately 6-8 weeks.

ORIGINAL and still active detour: The 11th St Underpass Project will begin March 25, 2024. This project is slated to last for approximately 2.5 years. Phase One will affect Route 4 and will eventually affect Route 2 in the future. Riders, please be aware that the project will potentially have many detour changes. MATBUS will try to get out information as soon as it is available to us.

Phase One will close down 1st Ave between 9th St and 12th St. See the map below for the detour specifics.