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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.


Aug. 5, 2026

Route 13:

New Detour

Due to the closure of Albrecht Blvd. on August 5, Route 13 will be detoured.

Albrecht Detour - west on Centennial Blvd., north on 18th St. N, east on 15th Ave N, north on Albrecht Blvd., back on route.

Continuing Detour

Due to construction on NP Ave Route 13 will continue to be detoured. A new detour is starting May 26.

Outbound – North on 4th St. N, west on 2nd Ave N, back on route

Inbound – South on 4th St. N, into 4th St. lot

Aug. 5, 2026

Route 20:

Due to the 45th St. S Rehab project, route 20 will be detoured beginning June 15. 45th St. Detour - Route 20 will turn north on 47th St. S, west along the south end Walmart parking lot, south on 48th St. S, east on 16th Ave S, S on 47th St, E on 17th Ave, N on 45th st back to route.

A temporary bus stop will be placed on the south end of the Walmart parking lot.

Continuing Detour

Jul. 31, 2026

Route 04:

Due to work on the 3rd Street Loop by Park View Terrace, Route 4 will not be able to pick up passengers at the door of Park View Terrace. Residents of Park View Terrace should pick up the bus at the bus stop on 1st Avenue by the Hjemkomst Center. This will begin on July 31, 2026.

Jul. 31, 2026

Route 04:

Beginning July 31, 2016 - Due to the closure of 4th Street in Moorhead between Center Ave and 3rd St, Route 4 will need to detour starting immediately. Inbound to the GTC, Route 4 will turn off Center Ave at 6th St, then take Red River Ave to 3rd St. The rest of the route inbound will continue as planned. This will last for approximately 8 weeks.

To reach the Moorhead Public Library (The Loop), passengers can use the bus stop across the street to the south (Center Ave & west of 5th St), or the temporary bus stop at Center Ave & 6th St.

This will be in addition to the current detour, where Route 4 will not be able to access the Park View Terrace parking lot.

Jul. 24, 2026

Route 18:

Due to construction on NP Ave, Route 18 will continue to be detoured.

Outbound – North on 4th St. N, west on 1st Ave N, back on route.

Inbound – South on 4th St. N, into 4th St. lot

Jul. 20, 2026

Route 15:

New Detour

Due to road work on 13th Ave S, Route 15 will be detoured July 20-August 3.

Outbound detour - Route 15 will continue south on S University Dr., west on 15th Ave S, north on 17th St. S, west on 13th Ave S, back on route.

Continuing Detours

Due to the 45th St. S Rehab project, route 15 will be detoured beginning June 10.

45th St. Detour - Route 15 will turn north on 47th St. S, west along the south end Walmart parking lot, south on 48th St. S, east on 16th Ave S, south on 45th St. S, back on route.

A temporary bus stop will be placed on the south end of the Walmart parking lot.

Due to construction on NP Ave Route 15 will continue to be detoured. A new detour is starting May 26.

Outbound – North on 4th St. N, west on 1st Ave N, back on route

Inbound – South on 4th St. N, into 4th St. lot

Jun. 9, 2026

Route 05:

Due to a road construction project, 40th Ave S will be closed from 11th St to 9th St. Route 5 will take 37th Ave between 11th St and 8th St. Route 5 will not be able to access Hornbachers at the shelter.

A temporary bus stop sign will go up on 37th Ave across the street from Steidl Dentistry. This detour is set to last for approximately 5 weeks.

Jun. 6, 2026

Route 13:

Due to construction on NP Ave Route 13 will continue to be detoured. A new detour is starting May 26.

Outbound – North on 4th St. N, west on 2nd Ave N, back on route

Inbound – South on 4th St. N, into 4th St. lot

May. 26, 2026

Route 04:

Due to construction on NP Ave Route 4 will continue to be detoured. A new detour is starting May 26.

Outbound – North on 4th St. N, east on 1st Ave N, south on 3rd St. N/4th St. N, east on
Center Ave, back on route

Inbound – North on 4th St. N/3rd St. N, into Park View, back on route

May. 11, 2026

Route 14:

Due to road construction on NP Ave starting May 4, Route 14 will be detoured. Construction is expected to last 110 days. Buses are parking in the 4th St. Lot south of GTC.

Outbound detour – south on 4th St. N

Inbound detour – north on 4th St. N

Due to the closure of the intersections of 32nd Ave S & 15th St. S and 32nd Ave S & S University Dr. Route 14 will be detoured starting Monday, May 11. The Detour is expected to end in August.

Outbound detour - west on 30th Ave S, south on 17th St. S, west on 32nd Ave S, back on route.

Inbound Detour - north on 17th St. S, east on 30th Ave S, north on S University Dr., back on route.

During detour operations, the temporary route segment will operate under the "flag stop" policy, meaning passengers can board or exit the bus at any corner or intersection along the route where the driver deems it is safe to do so. Be sure to wave to the driver when the bus is approaching.

May. 4, 2026

Route 01:

Due to road construction on NP Ave starting May 4, Route 1 will be detoured. Construction is expected to last 110 days. Buses are parking in the 4th St. Lot south of GTC.

Outbound detour – south on 4th St. N, east on Main

Inbound detour – west on Main, north on 4th St. N

May. 4, 2026

Route 02:

Due to road construction on NP Ave starting May 4, Route 2 will be detoured. Construction is expected to last 110 days. Buses are parking in the 4th St. Lot south of GTC.

Outbound detour – south on 4th St. N, east on Main

Inbound detour – west on Main, north on 4th St. N