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Route 3A Detour, Bridge Closure Started Wed Mar 12 2025
Due to the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, Route 3A Inbound (Capitola Mall to Downtown) will operate on a detour starting March 24, 2025, until further notice. The 3A will continue on 7th Ave to Capitola Road, to Soquel Dr, to Seabright Ave, to Broadway returning to normal routing. Please be prepared for additional detours as the project progresses. Visit https://rt.scmetro.org for METRO Real-Time tracking.

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New Year's Day Holiday Starts Sun Dec 28 Until Thu Jan 1
Holiday Service Reminder: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1, 2026): No local METRO or ParaCruz service. Highway 17 Express will run on a weekend schedule. Customer Service will be closed.
Winter Service Change eff. 12/18 Starts Thu Dec 4 Until Wed Dec 31
Route 3A/B Winter Service (eff. 12/18/25): Weekdays/Weekends: Front & Laurel Stop will be re-activated for service. River/Front Garage Stop will no longer be served. Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route.
Christmas Eve & Day Holiday Starts Mon Dec 22 Until Thu Dec 25
Holiday Service Reminder: Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24, 2025): Last departures are at 8pm, except Highway 17 Express.
Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25, 2025): No local METRO or ParaCruz service. Highway 17 Express will run on a weekend schedule. Customer Service will be closed.