Changes That May Affect Your Ride

Find out about changes in our service in response to traffic, disruptions, and other events.

Detours Due to Railway Bridge Maintenance

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026:

Some RTA bus routes will go on detour in January and February to avoid maintenance work being done on the Norfolk Southern rail line. See the below detour maps and schedules.

Line	Affected area	Dates	Times
51	St Bernard Ave.	Jan. 12-15	6am-4pm
52	Paris Ave.	Jan. 19-22	6am-4pm
9	N. Broad Ave.	Jan. 19-22 and Jan. 26-29	6am-4pm
66	Downman Rd.	Feb. 2-6	6am-4pm

Stay up-to-date on detours!

The detour information here is subject to change as conditions on the ground may require adjustments. Keep an eye on our Service Alerts page for the latest info.

View Service Alerts

51 – St. Bernard-Claiborne | Jan. 12-15

Stops closed: St. Bernard at Sere St., St. Bernard at Frey Pl., St. Bernard at De Saix near side stop.

Alternate stop: St. Bernard at Abundance

52 – Paris-Broadmoor | Jan. 12-15

Stops closed: Paris at Pleasure, Paris at Gentilly

Alternate stop: Paris at Abundance

9 – Broad-Napoleon | Jan. 19-22, Jan. 26-29

66 – Hayne Loop | Feb. 2-6

Stops closed: On Hayne from Alabama St to Lamb Rd.