Buses will be replacing METRO Blue Line trains starting June 29 from Target Field to Mall of America stations. Work includes upgrades to signals and other equipment that guide Metro Transit’s light rail train movements. The upgrades will allow safer and more efficient routing of trains, reducing delays, and improving schedule reliability.
Replacement Blue Line bus service will operate during these dates and between these stations in 2026*:
June 29 – Aug. 19: Target Field and Mall of America stations (Full Blue Line)
Trains will use a single track through Cedar-Riverside and Franklin Ave. stations starting June 16 through June 28 in preparation for the larger maintenance period. Minor delays are possible. Pay attention to which side of platforms are open for train access at these stations.
NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions.
Please plan extra time for your trip.
The METRO D Line is another way to get between downtown Minneapolis and Mall of America.
Cyclists: The Hiawatha bike trail will be detoured for certain sections during this entire maintenance period. Pay attention to signs in the corridor for current detour routing of the trail as work progresses.
Buses will also replace METRO Green Line trains between Target Field and West Bank stations during the following periods:
Note: Green Line customers can transfer to a Blue Line bus at West Bank Station to continue west into downtown Minneapolis or south toward Mall of America. This transfer option will remain available July 27 – Aug. 15 when Green Line service resumes in downtown Minneapolis. Customers traveling east to St. Paul should exit the replacement bus and board the Green Line train.
Parameter map for June 29-30 and July 27-Aug. 15
Parameter map for July 1-26 and Aug. 16-19
Alternate routes for Green Line customers:
Route 94 travels between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis (with a stop at Snelling Ave.) on a regular schedule with increased frequency during rush hours.
The METRO E Line is an easy transfer from either Westgate or Stadium
Village stations on the Green Line, with direct access to downtown Minneapolis via Hennepin Ave.
*Dates and affected stations are subject to change.
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Stations with replacement bus service June 29-30 & July 27-Aug. 15 (see map below)
Stations with replacement bus service July 1-26 & Aug. 16-19 (see map below)
