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Both Elevators at Franklin Ave Station are unavailable until further notice Started Fri Jan 3 2025
Both elevators are now out of service. To access the station and bus stops continue to use the exterior ramp.
Route: METRO Blue Line
Shown Wed Aug 27 to now
North escalator at Blue Line Lake St - Midtown Station unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue Started Wed Feb 26 2025
The south tower escalator is available. The elevator in the south tower is available for access between street and platform levels. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Route: METRO Blue Line
Shown Mon Jun 2 to now
Buses will replace trains for the entire METRO Blue line beginning Monday, Sept. 22 Starts Mon Sep 22 Until Sat Oct 4
ATTENTION: Starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 until Saturday, Oct. 4: Replacement bus service will be available for the entire METRO Blue Line. Replacement bus timing varies and trips take longer. Please plan extra time for your trip.

The full Blue Line will be unavailable due to Phase 1 of the Track & Signals project.

NOTE: There will be no service on Blue or Green lines between U.S. Bank and Target Field stations during this closure. The Green Line will serve U.S. Bank Stadium station only, allowing customers to catch a return eastbound train to the University of MN and St. Paul or transfer to a Blue Line replacement bus further into downtown or southbound to Mall of America.

Regular service will resume for these stations on Saturday, Oct. 4.

View replacement bus stop locations and additional details at link below.

Give us feedback! Using our partner app Transit during the closure gives you the opportunity to give us real-time feedback about your experience. Hit “Go” in the app when riding a Blue Line replacement bus!
Route: METRO Blue Line
Shown Wed Sep 10 to now
METRO Blue Line and Green Line service advisory: Transfer between trains at Government Plaza Station during the Vikings game on 9/21 from 9am - 4pm Starts Until
Due to street closures around U.S. Bank Stadium Station during the Vikings game, please transfer between the METRO Blue and Green lines at Government Plaza Station instead.

Affected stops:
U.S. Bank Stadium Station (eastbound)
U.S. Bank Stadium Station (northbound)
U.S. Bank Stadium Station (southbound)
U.S. Bank Stadium Station (westbound)
Route: METRO Blue Line
Shown Fri Sep 19 to now
Blue Line trip departing Target Field Station Platform 2 at 8:34 PM delayed today due to police activity Started Until
Affected direction: Southbound

Affected stops:
VA Medical Center Station
Fort Snelling Station
Terminal 1 Station
Terminal 2 Station
American Blvd Station
Bloomington Central Station
30th Ave Station
Mall of America Crossing
Mall of America Station
Route: METRO Blue Line
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Blue Line and Blue Line Shuttle service advisory: Expect delays for south bound trains due to police activity Started Until
Affected stops:
American Blvd Station (southbound)
Bloomington Central Station (southbound)
Mall of America Crossing (southbound)
Mall of America Station (southbound)
Terminal 1 Station (southbound)
Terminal 2 Station (southbound)
Route: METRO Blue Line
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