North West Service 52 Adapts Route to Keep Riders Moving
Service 52 buses rerouted via 52a alignment due to police activity on Hawthorne Road
Service 52 Diverts via 52a After Police Incident
Service 52 passengers in the North West metro area face delays today as the route diverts around a police incident on Hawthorne Road. Transit officials said the bus is temporarily following the 52a route while authorities work at the scene. Riders should expect longer travel times, though officials haven't said how long delays might last.
The diversion affects one of the area's key bus corridors, forcing the route to take an alternate path while police activity continues on Hawthorne Road. Transit agencies typically implement such diversions when emergency situations block normal routes, prioritizing passenger safety while maintaining service. Officials didn't provide details about the nature of the police incident or how many riders typically use the affected section of Service 52 during weekday operations.
The temporary route change means buses are following the 52a alignment instead of the standard Service 52 path. Officials said this allows continued service to the area while keeping buses away from the incident scene. Specific stops affected by the diversion weren't immediately available, though transit representatives said passengers should check real-time information for their specific boarding locations. The agency didn't indicate whether the 52a route typically serves the same neighborhoods or if some riders will need to use alternative stops.
Normal Service 52 operations will resume once police clear Hawthorne Road and authorities reopen it to traffic, officials said. The agency didn't provide an estimated time for when the diversion will end or when the road might reopen. Transit officials said the situation is being monitored as police work continues at the scene.
Riders should allow extra travel time and expect delays while the diversion remains in effect. Officials said passengers can check for updates as the situation develops, though they didn't specify how frequently information will be updated. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for Service 52 and other routes in the North West metro area.
