Long Beach Transit Adapts 4 Routes During Construction
Four Long Beach Transit routes detoured due to Bellflower Boulevard construction work
Long Beach Transit Detours 4 Routes for Work
Long Beach Transit riders on four bus routes face detours and temporary stop closures starting Thursday due to construction on Bellflower Boulevard. The work affects Routes 91, 92, 93, and 94 between Atherton Street and Stearns Street, transit officials said January 5. The agency classified the disruption as high severity, meaning riders should expect significant changes to their usual travel patterns.
Construction Details Remain Limited
The construction project on Bellflower Boulevard, a major north-south arterial connecting multiple Long Beach neighborhoods, will cause intermittent detours throughout the affected corridor. Officials haven't specified what type of construction work is being performed or which agency is managing the project. The duration of the construction project hasn't been announced, and riders should check for updates on when normal service will resume. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal public works departments on street construction that affects bus routes.
Four Routes Face Service Changes
Routes 91, 92, 93, and 94 will experience temporary detours while construction continues on Bellflower Boulevard. Long Beach Transit operates 32 fixed routes across a 90-square-mile service area, meaning the four affected routes represent about 12% of the system's route network. Officials haven't released specific figures on how many riders or bus stops will be affected by the detours. Signs will be posted at affected locations directing customers to alternative bus stops where they can continue their journeys, according to the transit agency.
Changes Begin This Week
The detours took effect January 2, with Long Beach Transit posting its service alert January 5. The agency hasn't provided a timeline for when construction will be completed and normal service will resume. Transit officials said they'll maintain service throughout the construction period using the detour routes.
Riders Should Plan Extra Time
Passengers who regularly use Routes 91, 92, 93, and 94 should plan extra travel time and watch for posted signage indicating temporary stop locations. The cost of the construction project wasn't disclosed. Long Beach Transit serves approximately 20 million riders annually across the Greater Los Angeles area. Moovit provides real-time updates for Long Beach Transit routes, including detour information and temporary stop locations.
