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Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24

Due to the Madison Marathon, Metro buses detour from the downtown area and UW campus Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.

Capitol Loop Detour
Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, May 24

  • Saturday, May 23 - Buses will use the Capitol Loop detour from the start of service until 6:10 PM.
  • Sunday, May 24 - Buses will use the Capitol Loop detour beginning at 12:10 PM until the end of service.

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Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Begins Saturday, May 23 at 6:10 PM

Starting at 6:10 PM on Saturday, May 23, buses detour from State St., the Capitol Square, and Wisconsin Ave. area as well as University Ave. (between Breese Terrace and Highland Ave.) and Monroe St.

Buses will return to the Capitol Loop on Sunday, May 24 at 12:10 PM.

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Route 80
Begins Saturday, May 23 at 6:10 PM

Starting at 6:10 PM on Saturday, May 23, Route 80 will not serve the Memorial Union, UW Hospital, Observatory Dr., Walnut St. or Marsh Dr. Passengers should board at stops on University Ave., or University Bay Dr.

Service is expected to return to these areas on Sunday, May 24 at approximately 12:10 PM.

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Passengers should expect delays throughout the event. Drivers will maintain schedules as fast as traffic conditions allow.

For more information, contact the Metro customer service center at (608) 266-4466 or mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.

Contacts

  • Metro Customer Service Center, 608-266-4466

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Metro Transit