SF Transit Safeguards Line 650 Service Amid Work

Line 650 buses detour around Leimert Boulevard stops due to construction work

Line 650 Detour Skips Stops in SF-San Jose Area

Riders who use Line 650 buses between Leimert Boulevard and Monterey Boulevard need to find alternative stops starting this week. Construction work is forcing buses onto a detour route that skips several stops along Leimert Boulevard, transit officials said Thursday. The high-severity service disruption affects commuters who rely on stops between Monterey Boulevard and Clemens Road.

The detour represents a significant change for riders in the affected corridor, as buses won't serve their usual stops during the construction period. Transit agencies typically implement detours when roadwork makes normal routes unsafe or impassable, though officials didn't specify what type of construction is underway. The severity level suggests the detour could affect a substantial number of daily riders. Officials haven't said how long the construction work will last or when normal service will resume.

Affected passengers should use Park Boulevard and Leimert Boulevard as their alternative boarding location while the detour remains in effect. The transit agency announced the service change March 6, directing riders to the substitute stop for access to Line 650 service. Officials didn't provide details about whether the alternative stop has adequate shelter or seating capacity for the additional riders. The detour affects multiple consecutive stops along Leimert Boulevard, from Monterey Boulevard through Clemens Road.

The service change took effect this week, though officials didn't specify an exact start date for the detour. Transit agencies typically provide advance notice before implementing detours, but the timeline for this particular change wasn't clear from available information. Officials haven't announced when they expect construction to be completed or when buses will return to their normal route. Riders should expect the detour to remain in place for an indefinite period.

Passengers who regularly use the affected stops should plan extra travel time and familiarize themselves with the alternative boarding location at Park Boulevard and Leimert Boulevard. Officials said riders should check for updates about the detour and when normal service will resume. Moovit provides real-time updates for Line 650 and can help riders navigate to the temporary stop location during the construction period.