For any Clevelanders planning to utilize the Red Line this weekend, prepare to adjust your travel schedule. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has informed the public that station work will necessitate a temporary replacement of rail service. On May 3rd and 4th, riders should expect to switch to bus service (66R) between Tower City and Airport stations. According to a social media post by the GCRTA, affected areas will primarily include the Tower City through to the Airport stations.
During this temporary interruption, 66R buses will operate every 30 minutes. Passengers should look for orange signs at designated bus stops, including W. Prospect & W.3rd for Tower City, and the Ground Transportation Center at the Airport. Additional stops will be served along W.65-Detroit and W.25-Detroit. However, two stations – W. 65th-Lorain and W. 25th-Ohio City – will not be included in the 66R stops. Travelers looking to board or alight at these stations are advised to use the #22 Lorain or explore other proximate routes.
Regular rail service between Tower City and Stokes Windermere will not be affected and will continue to run as scheduled. It is only the segments found between Tower City and the Airport where travelers will witness a shake-up in their everyday commute. For those who may not be familiar with the alternative bus service, the GCRTA has ensured that the substitute plan is well-detailed ahead of the weekend.
Committed to keeping the public informed, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority encourages riders to use the Transit app to track the 66R buses in real-time. "Stay Updated: Track the 66R in real-time on the Transit app! 📱 Thanks for your understanding!" posted by GCRTA on their Facebook page, suggests passengers take advantage of digital tools to manage their transit effectively. Full service will resume on the Red Line starting Monday, May 5, so this brief switch to bus shuttles is just a short-term interruption in the long-term regular service.
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