A bus bridge will be used over the next two weeks to assist Purple Line passengers whose usual METRORail ride is not available due to signal improvement work.
The bus bridge begins Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. and runs to Saturday, Dec. 24 when rail service resumes.
The bridge extends along the Purple Line from between Palm Center and Eado/Stadium stations.
METRO will provide service via buses labeled "800 Shuttle" to bridge the closure and transport affected passengers. Signs at closed rail platforms will guide riders to nearby rail shuttle stops. Shuttle buses are scheduled every 12 minutes, but please allow for extra time to complete trips. METRO staff will also be on hand to assist riders during normal rail service hours. A bus bridge map can be found here.
This signal improvement work addresses axle counter malfunctions that have slowed METRORail service and increased travel time for drivers at rail crossings.
Click here for video examples of what drivers have encountered as a result of malfunctions.
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