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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.


Jun. 11, 2026

Route 06:

Beginning June 11th, Route 6 will detour due to a mill and overlay project on Co Rd 9 in Dilworth, Route 6 will need to detour to Hwy 10 between 34th St S in Moorhead and 5th St NW in Dilworth. This detour is set to last approximately 1 month.

Bus stops that will not be accessible:
• 3rd Ave NW, just east of 34th St S
• 3rd Ave NW across from 1251 3rd Ave NW
• 3rd Ave NW & Co Rd 9
• 1st Ave NW by Fire Station

Jun. 10, 2026

Route 15:

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 15th 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 1st Ave N, Route 15 will be detoured starting June 10.

Outbound - Route 15 will go west on NP Ave, north on Robert's St., west on 1st Ave N, back on route.

Jun. 10, 2026

Route 20:

Due to the 45th St. S Rehab project, route 20 will be detoured beginning June 10. 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 15th Ave S, back on route. A temporary bus stop will be placed on the south end of the Walmart parking lot.

Continuing Detours

Due to the closure of 9th Ave S for road work, Route 20 will be detoured June 8-22.

9th Ave S Detour - Route 20 will go south on 44th St. S, west on 13th Ave S, north on 45th St. S, back on route.

Due to the closure of 7th Ave E, route 20 will be detoured starting June 3-12.

7th Ave E Detour - Route 20 will turn south on 17th Ave E/52nd St. S, west on 10th Ave E, north on 9th St. E, back on route.

Jun. 10, 2026

Route 18:

Due to construction on 1st Ave N, Route 18 will be detoured beginning June 10.

Outbound detour - Route 18 will turn west on NP Ave, north on Roberts St., west on 1st Ave N, back on route.

Continuing Detours

Due to construction on 5th Ave S, Route 18 will be on a new detour starting May 29.

Inbound Detour - North on 16th St. S, east on 1st Ave S, north on 10th St. S, back on route.

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. 26, 2026

Route 11:

Due to construction on NP Ave Route 11 will continue to be detoured. A new detour is starting May 26.

Outbound – North on 4th St. N, west on NP Ave, north on 5th St. N, back on route

Inbound – Reverse of outbound detour

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