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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.
Oct. 28, 2025
Route 03:
Beginning Tuesday October 28, the Route 3 detour will be updated with the opening of the 34th Street bridge. The majority of Route 3 will be back to the normal route, but it will still not be able to get into the Cash Wise parking lot. Route 3 will take Hwy 10 west to 30th St, pass through the Runnings parking lot traveling east, and then go back to Hwy 10 via 32nd St. Route 3 will not be able to access the Target loop.
Oct. 27, 2025
Route 09:
Beginning Monday October 27, the Route 9 detour will be updated with the opening of the 34th Street bridge. Route 9 will mostly be back on route, but will still need to miss the Target loop. Please see the map below for more details.
Due to the construction on the north side of 34th Street, Route 9 will not be able to pick up passengers in the construction zone in the area of Cash Wise and Axis. The pickup for Route 9 will be at Walmart.
Oct. 17, 2025
Route 14:
Due to the closure of 25th Ave S between 17th St. S & 18th St. S, Route 14 will be detoured for 2 weeks beginning October 17th.
Outbound Detour: Route 14 will turn south onto 15th St. S, then east onto 27th Ave S.
Inbound Detour: Reverse of outbound.
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.
Oct. 17, 2025
Route 20:
Due to the closure of 8th St. W, Route 20 will be detoured October 17-31.
Detour: Route 20 will turn south onto Sheyenne St., east onto 13th Ave W, 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.
Oct. 10, 2025
Route 04:
Beginning October 10, Route 4 will be able to access Park View Terrace again. The long-term detours on Route 4 are still in effect. Please see the attached map that shows the ongoing Route 4 detours.
Also, due to the construction on 34th St North between Hwy 10 and 3rd Ave N, buses will NOT be able to pick up passengers at any bus stop/shelter in that construction zone.
The pick up locations for this area will be:
Route 3 at Runnings
Routes 4, 6 and 9 at Walmart
Oct. 6, 2025
Route 06:
Beginning immediately, Route 6 will have an updated detour due to continued road work on 34th Street in Moorhead between Hwy 10 and 34th St N and the closing of the intersection at 34th St and 3rd Ave N. Route 6 will take Hwy 10 between 34th Street and Co Rd 9.
NOTE: The 34th Street will remain open but will be head-to-head traffic. MATBUS will not be able to pick up passengers in this construction zone.
This is in addition to the detour off the frontage road by CVS.