SF Transit Safeguards Lines 9, 216 Service

Lines 9 and 216 detour around Depot Road with multiple stops closed until further notice

Lines 9, 216 Detour Depot Road in Bay Area

Riders on Lines 9 and 216 face route changes as both lines detour around Depot Road in the San Francisco-San Jose metro area. Transit officials said the detour took effect immediately following an alert issued February 26, affecting multiple stops along both routes. Officials haven't said what's causing the detour or provided a timeline for when normal service will resume.

Service Alert Details

The agency classified the disruption as high severity, indicating significant impact to regular service patterns. Several stops along the affected routes closed temporarily due to the detour, transit officials said. The agency's providing alternative boarding locations for riders who typically use the closed stops, though specific addresses for those alternatives weren't available by publication time. Officials said riders should expect changes to their usual boarding locations while the detour remains active.

Scope of Changes

Both Lines 9 and 216 are rerouting around Depot Road, but officials didn't specify the exact detour path or how many stops are affected. The agency said it's providing information about which stops are closed and where riders can board instead, though those specific details weren't included in the initial alert. Transit officials said the changes affect service in both directions on the impacted routes. The agency hasn't released information about whether the detour will affect service frequency or travel times for affected riders.

Timeline Remains Unclear

The detour began immediately after the February 26 alert, but officials haven't announced when normal service will resume on Depot Road. The agency said the changes will continue until further notice, a phrase transit systems typically use when the duration of a disruption can't be determined. Officials didn't say whether the issue is related to construction, road work, or another cause requiring the detour.

Rider Information

Passengers who regularly use Lines 9 and 216 should plan extra time for their trips and verify their boarding locations before traveling. Officials said riders should monitor service alerts for updates about when normal service will resume. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative route suggestions for Bay Area transit lines, helping riders navigate service changes and find the best travel options during disruptions.