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    There are lots of things to do in the Central Ohio region, including special events held in public spaces. When necessary, COTA will adjust service to accommodate these big events. This page will be updated as needed to provide additional information about rerouted lines, modified stop times, relocated stops, and other important details.

    Reroutes

    Nov. 16, 2026: Bus Stop Improvements
    Impacted Stops: 1945, 1948, 1978, 7929, 5352 & 7063
    Impacted Lines: 1 Livingston, 22, 23 & 24

    The stops below will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Nov. 16, for facility improvements. Construction is expected to take 1–2 weeks to complete. Customers should use neighboring stops while work is underway.

    • Stop 1945: E. Livingston Ave. & Zettler Rd.
      • Lines: 1 Livingston, 23
    • Stop 1948: E. Livingston Ave. & Courtright Rd.
      • Line: 1 Livingston
    • Stop 1978: E. Livingston Ave. & Beechwood Rd.
      • Line: 1 Livingston
    • Stop 7929: Kimberly Pkwy. N. & Canal Bay Way
      • Line: 23
    • Stop 5352: S. Hamilton Sq. & Hamilton Sq. Blvd.
      • Line: 24
    • Stop 7063: Alum Creek Dr. & London-Groveport Rd.
      • Lines: 22, 24

    Nov. 15, 2026: Hot Chocolate Run Reroutes
    Impacted Lines: 1–12, 30, 102 & CMAX

    Impacts start as early as 4 a.m. Long Street will be closed during the reroute. Please use nearby stops and allow extra time for your trip during the event.

    Nov. 14, 2026: OSU Home Game
    Impacted Lines: 1, 8, 22, 30 & 31

    Due to the Ohio State home game, Lines 1, 8, 22, 30 & 31 will be temporarily rerouted on Saturday, Nov. 14, starting as early as 9 a.m. Please allow extra travel time and check your routes before traveling.

    Nov. 9, 2026: Bus Stop Improvements
    Impacted Stops: 5389, 7792, 2738, 2687, 3550
    Impacted Lines: 5, 6, 9, 21, 22 & 71
    Impacted Areas: Renner Rd. Park and Ride

    The stops below will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Nov. 9, for facility improvements. Construction is expected to take 1–2 weeks to complete. Customers should use neighboring stops while work is underway.

    • Stop 5389: Georgesville Rd. & W. Broad St.
      • Lines: 6, 21
    • Stop 7792: Demorest Rd. Shopping Center
      • Line: 9
    • Stop 2738: Sullivant Ave. & Ryan Ave.
      • Line: 6
    • Stop 2687: Sullivant Ave. & Martin Ave.
      • Line: 6
    • Stop 3550: S. Champion Ave. & E. Whittier St.
      • Line 22
    • Renner Rd. Park and Ride
      • Lines: 5, 71

    Nov. 2, 2026: Bus Stop Improvements
    Impacted Stop: 1197
    Impacted Lines: 2, 8, 11, 12, 22, 31 & 102

    Stops 1197 will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Nov. 2, for facility improvements. Construction is expected to take 2 weeks to complete. Customers should use neighboring stops while work is underway. Lines 22 and 31 will lay over eastbound on Williams Ave. between Yard St. and Rail St.

    • Stop 1197: N. High St. & E. Hudson St.

    Sept. 25, 2026–Early 2028: MLK Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. Construction Impacts
    Impacted Area: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave.

    Beginning Friday, Sept. 25, construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. will shift to one lane in each direction.

    As part of this project, Line 7 will be detoured to E. Long St. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. Stops along Mt. Vernon Ave. will be temporarily closed. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time while the detour is in effect.

    March 2, 2026: Stop 3825 Relocation at W. North Broadway
    Impacted Stop: 3825
    Impacted Lines: 1, 32 and 72

    Beginning Monday, March 2, Stop 3825 near the Riverside Hospital staircase will be relocated approximately 200 feet east to W. North Broadway due to roadway construction.

    The stop will remain in service at its new location and will be served by Lines 1, 32 and 72. This relocation is expected to remain in place through 2027.

    Closures

    November 9-13, 2026: E. Long St. Stop Closures
    Impacted Stops: 4158, 4160 & 4162
    Impacted Lines: 007, 009, 011, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045 & 046

    Customers are encouraged to use the nearest neighboring eastbound stops during this five-day construction impact.

    October 26, 2026: Bus Stop Improvements
    Impacted Stop: 4535
    Impacted Lines: 34 & 35

    Stops 4535 along Morse Rd. will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Oct. 26, for facility improvements. Customers should use neighboring stops while work is underway.

    Oct. 22, 2026: Line 5 Long-Term Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 1530
    Impacted Line: 5

    Due to construction, Stop 1530 located at W. 5th Ave. & Doten Ave. will close starting Thursday, Oct. 22, through early 2028. The stop is expected to reopen in January 2028. During this time, Line 5 riders should use nearby same-directional stops.

    Oct. 1–mid-Nov. 2026: Lockbourne Rd. Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 4660
    Impacted Line: 4

    Stop #4660 near 2260/2300 Lockbourne Rd. will temporarily close due to construction. Line 4 riders, use nearby, same-directional stops for your route. Impacts are expected to last six weeks, into mid-November.

    Sept. 23–Sept. 30, 2026: Northwest Blvd. & Giant Eagle Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 7098
    Impacted Lines: 3, 30 & 32

    Stop #7098 is temporarily closed through Sept. 30. Lines 3 & 32 will use nearby stops on Northwest Blvd. or Zollinger Rd., while Line 30 will use neighboring stops along its normal route.

    April 2, 2026: Stops 2509 and 7387 Closed
    Impacted Stop: 2509 and 7387

    Due to construction, Stops 2509 and 7387 at E. Broad St. & S. Hamilton Rd. will temporarily close starting Thursday, April 2. Customers should use the nearest same-directional stop in the area for their desired line. Impacts are expected to last approximately 2–3 months.

    Reopenings

    There are no reopenings at this time.

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