AC Transit Reroutes Line 76 Around Market Avenue

AC Transit Line 76 bypasses two Market Avenue stops near El Cerrito del Norte BART

Line 76 Detour Skips Two Bay Area Stops

AC Transit's Line 76 buses heading to El Cerrito del Norte BART are bypassing two stops on Market Avenue, transit officials said. The detour affects riders at Market Avenue & Rumrill Boulevard and Market Avenue & 6th Street, though officials haven't said what's causing the service change. The agency announced the detour March 14 and classified it as high severity due to its impact on regular commuting patterns.

Detour Affects Key Market Avenue Corridor

The two affected stops serve a busy corridor connecting residential areas to BART service, according to the transit agency. Stop 59549 at Market Avenue & Rumrill Boulevard and Stop 50299 at Market Avenue & 6th Street are both temporarily out of service. AC Transit didn't provide details about what infrastructure issue or construction project is causing the detour. Transit agencies typically implement detours for road work, utility repairs, or safety concerns, though specific reasons for this change weren't available by publication time.

Riders Must Use Alternative Stops

Passengers who regularly use the two skipped stops need to board at other locations along the Line 76 route, officials said. The agency didn't specify which alternative stops are closest or most convenient for affected riders. AC Transit advised passengers to allow extra time for their commute and plan trips accordingly. Officials haven't said how many daily riders typically use the two bypassed stops or provided ridership data for the affected segment of Line 76.

No Timeline for Service Restoration

The detour will remain in effect for an indefinite period, transit officials said. AC Transit hasn't announced when normal service will resume at the two Market Avenue stops or provided a timeline for resolving whatever issue is causing the detour. The agency said it will provide updates as the situation develops, though officials didn't specify how frequently they'll reassess the service change or what conditions need to be met before restoring regular routing.

Riders Should Monitor Service Updates

Passengers are encouraged to check for updates regularly as officials work to resolve the service disruption. The agency said riders should identify the nearest alternative stops for their travel needs and adjust their commuting routines during the detour period. Moovit provides real-time updates for AC Transit routes, including Line 76 service changes and alternative stop locations throughout the Bay Area.