Baltimore MTA Reroutes Buses Around Construction

CityLink Pink and LocalLink 56 detour around East Monument and Wolfe Streets until April 12

MTA Reroutes Two Baltimore Bus Lines for Work

Two Baltimore bus routes will take different paths through the city as construction crews work at a busy intersection. The Maryland Transit Administration announced Friday that CityLink Pink and LocalLink 56 will detour around East Monument Street and Wolfe Street through Sunday, April 12th at 5:00 PM. The temporary change affects riders traveling between Cedonia and West Baltimore MARC station on CityLink Pink, and those using LocalLink 56 between Downtown and White Marsh.

Construction Prompts Route Changes

The detour stems from construction activity at the intersection of East Monument Street and Wolfe Street, transit officials said. The MTA categorized the disruption as construction-related with altered service patterns for affected routes. CityLink Pink typically provides connections between Northeast Baltimore's Cedonia neighborhood and the West Baltimore MARC station, serving as a crosstown link. LocalLink 56 operates along the Downtown to White Marsh corridor, connecting the city center with eastern suburbs. Officials didn't specify the nature of the construction work or which agency is performing it.

Riders Face Altered Travel Paths

Passengers using either route should expect different travel paths during the construction period, the MTA said. The agency posted the initial service alert on Friday, April 11th at 9:01 AM. Specific details about the alternate routing weren't provided in the alert, including which streets buses will use instead or whether any stops will be temporarily relocated. Transit officials said the detour will remain in place through the weekend. The MTA didn't indicate whether the construction might extend beyond the scheduled Sunday evening completion time.

Service Returns Sunday Evening

Normal routing is scheduled to resume Sunday, April 12th at 5:00 PM, according to the transit agency. The MTA operates multiple transit services throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area, including local bus, commuter bus, MARC Train, Light RailLink, and Metro SubwayLink. Officials encouraged riders to contact the Transit Information Contact Center for updated route information during the detour period. The agency didn't say whether additional service alerts would be issued if the construction timeline changes.

How to Stay Updated

Riders can check for real-time updates during the detour period, transit officials said. The MTA provides trip planning tools and service alerts for its various transit services. Passengers traveling through the affected area should allow extra time for their trips and watch for temporary signage indicating detour routes. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative routing suggestions for MTA bus services throughout Baltimore, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.