Long Beach Transit Safeguards Route 71 Service

Route 71 detours around Anaheim and New York Street construction from March 6-20

Long Beach Route 71 Faces Two-Week Detour

Long Beach Transit's Route 71 will detour around construction zones for two weeks starting Friday, affecting riders who use Anaheim Street and New York Street stops. The agency announced the service changes will run from March 6 through March 20, with multiple bus stops temporarily closed along the affected corridor. Officials said signs will be posted at closed stops directing passengers to alternative boarding locations.

Construction Impact Zone

The construction work affects Anaheim Street between Orange Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, with additional impacts on New York Street between Atlantic Avenue and Alamitos Avenue. Long Beach Transit confirmed that temporary bus stop closures will be necessary throughout the construction zone to accommodate the street work. Officials said the detours are designed to maintain service while allowing construction crews to complete necessary infrastructure improvements. The agency typically posts detour signs at least 24 hours before service changes take effect.

Service Adjustments and Rider Information

The detours will cause temporary disruptions to normal Route 71 service patterns, according to Long Beach Transit. Officials said passengers should expect modified stop locations along the affected portions of Anaheim Street and New York Street during the two-week construction period. The agency confirmed that Route 71 will continue operating on its regular schedule, though travel times may be slightly longer due to the detour routing. Long Beach Transit's Customer Care team is available at 562.591.2301 to answer questions about specific stop relocations.

Two-Week Construction Timeline

The construction work begins Friday, March 6 and continues through Friday, March 20, officials confirmed. Long Beach Transit said the detours will remain in effect for the full two-week period to allow contractors to complete the street work. The agency didn't specify whether the March 20 end date could be extended if construction runs longer than expected. Officials said they'll post updates if the timeline changes.

Planning Around the Detours

Riders should allow extra travel time during the two-week construction period, Long Beach Transit said. Passengers can contact the agency's Customer Care team at 562.591.2301 for information about alternative boarding locations and expected delays. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and detour updates for Long Beach Transit routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and find relocated stops during construction periods.