NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is advising riders of significant detours and service interruptions across several bus and streetcar routes on Saturday, April 4, due to the Crescent City Classic race. 

The Crescent City Classic is one of the largest events in the region, bringing tens of thousands of participants and spectators to streets across the city. As a result, numerous road closures will be in effect along and around the race route. 

Because street access and closures will be managed by public safety officials and race organizers, RTA’s detour plans may change throughout the day as streets are opened and closed in real time. Riders should be aware that routes may be adjusted on short notice based on conditions on the ground.

RTA teams will be actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with partner agencies to restore normal service as quickly as possible once streets reopen. 

Riders are encouraged to plan and allow extra travel time. For the most up-to-date information, riders should check the Le Pass app, visit NORTA.com or call Rideline at 504-248-3900 for real-time service alerts and detour updates throughout the day.

Bus Routes: 

The following routes will experience detours or temporary service interruptions during the race:

8 – St. Claude–Arabi
9 – Broad–Napoleon
11 – Magazine
27 – Louisiana
31 – Leonidas–Gentilly
32 – Leonidas–Treme
51 – St. Bernard–Claiborne
52 – Paris–Broadmoor
55 – Elysian Fields
57 – Franklin–Freret
84 – Galvez–L9
91 – Jackson–Esplanade
103 – General Meyer Local
114A – Garden Oaks–Sullen
114B – Garden Oaks–Woodland
202 – Airport Express

Streetcar Lines:

The following streetcar lines will also experience detours or service adjustments: 

12 St. Charles
47 Canal-Cemeteries
48 Canal-City Park
49 Riverfront

RTA appreciates riders’ patience as crews work to safely navigate service around this large-scale event and return service to normal as quickly as possible once streets reopen.

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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is a political sub-division of the State of Louisiana which is operated by an independent Board of Commissioners that serves Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes. The agency operates car and passenger ferries, fixed-route buses, Paratransit, and streetcar services. For updates, service alerts, and agency news, follow the RTA on social media: @neworleansrta on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook, and New Orleans Regional Transit Authority on LinkedIn.