EFFECTIVE JUNE 4-5, 2009

TASTE OF CHARLOTTE 2009

ROUTES 41x, 48x, 53x, 54x, 77x, 80x, 82x, 83x, 85x & 88x

On Thursday June 4th and Friday, June 5th, 2009 afternoon express bus routes listed above will be on detour because of Taste of Charlotte activities.

Thursday, June 4 detours:

On Thursday afternoon Trade St. will be blocked at Tryon St., but 4th St. will be open until 6:30 p.m.  Outbound buses will not pick up on Trade between College and Poplar Streets. Riders who usually board on Trade between College and Poplar should board these buses at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) or on 4th at Tryon.

After 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 4th St. will be blocked at Tryon, and riders should board these buses on 4th at the CTC or on Trade between Church and the Gateway area.

Friday, June 5 detours:

On Friday, June 6th, both Trade and 4th Streets will be blocked at Tryon St. in the afternoon.  Afternoon passengers are asked to board on 4th St. at the CTC or on Trade between Graham St. and the Gateway area.  CATS will install a temporary bus stop on 6th St. at the Public Library, and passengers can board at that location as well.

Uptown traffic congestion is expected to be heavier than usual. Your patience is appreciated.