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    There are lots of things to do in the Central Ohio region, including special events held in public spaces. When necessary, COTA will adjust service to accommodate these big events. This page will be updated as needed to provide additional information about rerouted lines, modified stop times, relocated stops, and other important details.

    Reroutes

    Nov. 9, 2026: Bus Stop Improvements
    Impacted Stops: 5389, 7792, 2738, 2687, 3550
    Impacted Lines: 5, 6, 9, 21, 22 & 71
    Impacted Areas: Renner Rd. Park and Ride

    The stops below will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Nov. 9, for facility improvements. Construction is expected to take 1–2 weeks to complete. Customers should use neighboring stops while work is underway.

    • Stop 5389: Georgesville Rd. & W. Broad St.
      • Lines: 6, 21
    • Stop 7792: Demorest Rd. Shopping Center
      • Line: 9
    • Stop 2738: Sullivant Ave. & Ryan Ave.
      • Line: 6
    • Stop 2687: Sullivant Ave. & Martin Ave.
      • Line: 6
    • Stop 3550: S. Champion Ave. & E. Whittier St.
      • Line 22
    • Renner Rd. Park and Ride
      • Lines: 5, 71

    Sept. 25, 2026–Early 2028: MLK Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. Construction Impacts
    Impacted Area: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave.

    Beginning Friday, Sept. 25, construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. will shift to one lane in each direction.

    As part of this project, Line 7 will be detoured to E. Long St. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. Stops along Mt. Vernon Ave. will be temporarily closed. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time while the detour is in effect.

    March 2, 2026: Stop 3825 Relocation at W. North Broadway
    Impacted Stop: 3825
    Impacted Lines: 1, 32 and 72

    Beginning Monday, March 2, Stop 3825 near the Riverside Hospital staircase will be relocated approximately 200 feet east to W. North Broadway due to roadway construction.

    The stop will remain in service at its new location and will be served by Lines 1, 32 and 72. This relocation is expected to remain in place through 2027.

    Closures

    November 9-13, 2026: E. Long St. Stop Closures
    Impacted Stops: 4158, 4160 & 4162
    Impacted Lines: 007, 009, 011, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045 & 046

    Customers are encouraged to use the nearest neighboring eastbound stops during this five-day construction impact.

    Nov. 2, 2026: Bus Stop Improvements
    Impacted Stops: 1197, 1813, 6084 & 8121
    Impacted Lines: 2, 8, 11, 12, 22, 31 & 102

    Stops 1197, 1813, 6084 & 8121 will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Nov. 2, for facility improvements. Construction is expected to take 2 weeks to complete. Customers should use neighboring stops while work is underway. Lines 22 and 31 will lay over eastbound on Williams Ave. between Yard St. and Rail St.

    • Stop 1197: N. High St. & E. Hudson St.
    • Stop 1813: McGuffey Rd. & Genessee Ave.
    • Stop 6084: Fields Ave. & Mobility Dr.
    • Stop 8121: Rail St. & Baldwin Dr.

    Oct. 22, 2026: Line 5 Long-Term Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 1530
    Impacted Line: 5

    Due to construction, Stop 1530 located at W. 5th Ave. & Doten Ave. will close starting Thursday, Oct. 22, through early 2028. The stop is expected to reopen in January 2028. During this time, Line 5 riders should use nearby same-directional stops.

    Oct. 1–mid-Nov. 2026: Lockbourne Rd. Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 4660
    Impacted Line: 4

    Stop #4660 near 2260/2300 Lockbourne Rd. will temporarily close due to construction. Line 4 riders, use nearby, same-directional stops for your route. Impacts are expected to last six weeks, into mid-November.

    Sept. 23–Sept. 30, 2026: Northwest Blvd. & Giant Eagle Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 7098
    Impacted Lines: 3, 30 & 32

    Stop #7098 is temporarily closed through Sept. 30. Lines 3 & 32 will use nearby stops on Northwest Blvd. or Zollinger Rd., while Line 30 will use neighboring stops along its normal route.

    April 2, 2026: Stops 2509 and 7387 Closed
    Impacted Stop: 2509 and 7387

    Due to construction, Stops 2509 and 7387 at E. Broad St. & S. Hamilton Rd. will temporarily close starting Thursday, April 2. Customers should use the nearest same-directional stop in the area for their desired line. Impacts are expected to last approximately 2–3 months.

    Reopenings

    There are no reopenings at this time.

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