Several METRO bus routes - primarily Park & Ride - face detours Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning due to downtown street closures prompted by a visit from President Barack Obama.
Smith Street at Clay and the I-45 exit access to Jefferson Street will be closed from 12 noon Wednesday, April 9 through 12 noon Thursday, April 10. Portions of Pease and Brazos will also be closed.
The following bus routes will be impacted by the Smith Street closure: 53, 81, 82, 88, 163, 214, 216, 217, 219, 221, 222, 228, 229, 261, 262, 265, 269, 274,
The following bus routes will be impacted by the Jefferson Street closure: 202, 204, 209, 212, 255, 256, 257, 259
METRO will have staff on hand during the afternoon rush hour to help assist customers.
For more information on routes and schedules, please visit www.RideMETRO.org or call customer service at 713-635-4000.
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