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.
Nov. 6, 2025
Route 14:
Due to the closure of 4th St. S, Route 14 will be detoured beginning November 6. This detour is expected to last 10 days.
Outbound Detour: Route 14 will turn south onto 4th St. S, west onto 1st Ave S, south onto 7th St. S, east onto 5th Ave S, south onto 4th St. S, 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.
Nov. 6, 2025
Route 16:
Due to the closure of 4th St. S, Route 16 will be detoured beginning November 6. This detour is expected to last 10 days.
Outbound Detour: Route 16 will turn south onto 4th St. S, west onto 1st Ave S, south onto 7th St. S, east onto 5th Ave S, south onto 4th St. S, back on route.
Inbound Detour: Route 16 will turn west onto 6th Ave S, north on 7th St. S, east on 1st Ave S, north on 4th St. S, east on Main Ave, then north on 2nd St S, 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.
Nov. 6, 2025
Route 03:
Due to utility work on 12th Ave S, Route 3 will be detoured beginning November 6. Route 3 will take 14th Ave instead of 12th Ave between 14th St and 17th St. This detour is expected to last approximately 1 month.
This is in addition to the detour in the EasTen area.
Nov. 3, 2025
Route 06:
Beginning immediately with the opening of the 34th Street bridge and the intersections onto the Frontage Road by Hwy 10, the Route 6 detour will be updated slightly.
Route 6 outbound will still be taking Hwy 10 between 34th St and Hwy 9. Also, Route 6 will still not be able to pick up passengers on 34th St between Hwy 10 and 3rd Ave NW. See map below.
Nov. 3, 2025
Route 09:
Beginning immediately with the opening of the 34th Street bridge and the intersections onto the Frontage Road by Hwy 10, the Route 9 detour will be updated slightly.
Route 9 will be back on route but will not be able to pick up passengers on 34th Street between Hwy 10 and 3rd Ave NW. Pick up for Route 9 will be at Walmart. See map below.
Oct. 30, 2025
Route 04:
Beginning Thursday, October 30 at 12:00 pm, there will be an update to the Route 4 detour with the opening of 1st Ave N. Route 4 will mostly be back on route, except for the intersection of 1st Ave and 11th St and 3rd St between Center and 1st Ave N. Outbound Route 4 will take 2nd Ave N, instead of 1st Ave N between 11th St and 14th St on its way out to Walmart.
