LA Metro Line 224 Adapts for Valley Construction
Metro Line 224 detoured to Bledsoe Street for construction, closing Roxford stops until 2 PM
Metro Line 224 Reroutes to Bledsoe Street
Metro Line 224 buses rerouted to Bledsoe Street on November 26, 2025, avoiding Roxford Street between Glenoaks Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard due to construction work, transit officials said. The temporary detour affected both directions and closed multiple stops along the segment. The agency scheduled the detour to end at approximately 2:00 PM the same day.
Construction Prompts Same-Day Service Adjustment
The detour represented a routine operational adjustment for construction activity in the San Fernando Valley area. Metro operates over 170 bus routes throughout Los Angeles County and regularly implements temporary detours for street construction, utility work, and other infrastructure projects. The specific construction project requiring the detour wasn't detailed in the service alert. Transit agencies typically communicate these short-duration changes through real-time alerts rather than formal announcements.
Multiple Stops Temporarily Closed
All stops from Roxford Street and Glenoaks Boulevard through Foothill Boulevard and Bledsoe Street were temporarily out of service during the detour period. The alert indicated passengers should use alternative stops along Bledsoe Street but didn't specify exact locations. Metro didn't provide ridership impact estimates for this temporary detour. The agency communicated the change through its service advisory channels and social media on the day of implementation, though it's unclear how much advance notice riders received.
Hours-Long Detour Concluded Same Day
The reroute began November 26 and was scheduled to conclude at approximately 2:00 PM that same day, officials said. The brief duration is typical for construction-related detours that don't require extensive planning or permanent route modifications. Metro didn't announce whether the construction work causing the detour was completed as scheduled or if additional service adjustments were needed.
Riders Advised to Check Real-Time Updates
Passengers who regularly use Line 224 in the Roxford Street corridor were advised to allow extra travel time and identify alternative stops along the detoured route. Metro communicates temporary service changes through multiple channels including social media and real-time service advisories. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative route suggestions for Metro bus lines throughout Los Angeles County.
