Long Beach Transit Adapts Route 171 During Construction
Long Beach Transit closes eastbound Route 171 stop at PCH and Studebaker for construction
Long Beach Route 171 Stop Closes for Year
Long Beach Transit's eastbound Route 171 stop at PCH and Studebaker Road closed November 18 for approximately one year due to construction, transit officials said. Stop #4078, located at the southwest corner of the intersection, won't reopen until late 2026. The agency classified the closure as high severity, indicating substantial impact on operations. Riders who regularly used this stop need to board at an alternative location during the construction period.
The year-long closure affects one of Route 171's eastbound stops along the Pacific Coast Highway corridor in the Greater Los Angeles area. Long Beach Transit serves as the primary public transit provider in Long Beach and surrounding communities, according to the agency. The closure is due to construction activities in the area, though specific project details weren't available by publication time. Transit agencies typically classify service disruptions by severity level to help passengers understand impact, with high severity indicating substantial operational effects.
Long Beach Transit directed affected passengers to alternative stop #3039 at the northwest corner of PCH and Marina Shores Center. The substitute stop is located nearby and provides continued access to Route 171 service. Officials haven't released specific ridership figures for the affected stop or said how many daily passengers will need to use the alternative location. The agency said the alternative stop should accommodate riders during the construction period, though passengers may need to adjust their walking routes.
The closure began November 18, 2025, and is expected to last approximately one year, though officials haven't announced a specific end date. Long Beach Transit published information about the closure November 20 on its website. Kenneth A. McDonald, President & CEO of Long Beach Transit, oversees the agency's operations during the service change. The agency said the closure timeline depends on construction progress.
Route 171 riders should plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys during the closure period. Regular commuters who used stop #4078 need to familiarize themselves with the alternative stop location at PCH and Marina Shores Center. Moovit provides real-time updates for Long Beach Transit routes, including Route 171 service information and stop locations. Officials said they'll provide updates as the construction project progresses.
