SF Transit Safeguards Line 36 Service During Work
Line 36 buses detour around construction until 9 p.m., skipping four stops near Rockridge BART
Line 36 Detours Around Construction Today
Line 36 buses heading to Rockridge BART are on detour today due to construction work, transit officials said. The detour affects service in the San Francisco-San Jose metro area through 9 p.m. tonight, March 5. Four stops will be skipped while crews complete work, though officials didn't specify the exact nature of the construction project.
Background
Construction-related detours are common in the Bay Area as agencies balance infrastructure improvements with maintaining service. Transit officials said the work requires temporary route changes to ensure passenger and worker safety. The agency typically announces such detours through social media and real-time alerts, though advance notice periods weren't specified for this particular detour. Officials said the changes are temporary and service will return to normal routing once construction wraps up this evening.
Affected Stops
Four stops won't be served during the detour: Claremont Avenue, Chabot Road, Oak Grove Avenue opposite Claremont Middle School, and Miles Avenue at Claremont Middle School. Transit officials said riders who typically use these stops should plan to board at alternative locations along the route. The agency didn't provide specific information about which nearby stops remain in service or how far affected riders might need to walk to reach active stops. Officials said the detour routing was designed to minimize disruption while allowing construction to proceed.
Timeline
The detour began this morning and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. tonight, according to transit officials. Service is expected to return to normal routing after that time, though officials didn't say whether the construction project is complete or if additional detours might be needed in coming days. The agency announced the changes through social media earlier today.
Rider Information
Riders should allow extra travel time and check for updates before heading out, transit officials said. Construction-related detours can sometimes be extended or modified based on work progress, though officials didn't indicate whether that's likely for this project. Moovit provides real-time updates for Line 36 and other Bay Area transit routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find alternative stops during disruptions.
