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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

    June 15, 2026–Summer 2027: 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 Monday, June 15, construction will begin on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / Mt. Vernon Ave. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. The project is expected to continue into summer 2027.

    COTA stops in the area may be impacted during this work. Customers should follow posted signage and use nearby stops as directed.

    This project will add a protected bike path, stop bump outs, floating bus islands, roadway improvements and sidewalk improvements.

    Beginning Around June 12, 2026: Indianola Ave. & Melrose Ave. Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 1491
    Impacted Line: Line 4

    Beginning around Friday, June 12, Stop 1491 at Indianola Ave. & Melrose Ave. will be permanently removed due to construction updates in the area.

    Line 4 customers should use nearby same-directional stops at Indianola Ave. & Midgard Rd. or Indianola Ave. between Weber Rd. & Tibet Rd. during this impact.

    May–August 2026: Stop 4672 Closure
    Impacted Line: Line 8
    Impacted Stop: 4672

    Due to construction, Stop 4672 at Karl Rd. & E. Cooke Rd. (northbound) is currently closed and is expected to remain closed through approximately mid-August 2026. Customers should use nearby same-directional stops during this time.

    March 16, 2026: Stop 7536 Relocated
    Impacted Line: Line 1
    Impacted Stop: 7536

    Due to construction, Stop 7536 at W. Lane Ave. & N. High St. (westbound) will relocate further west starting Monday, March 16. The relocation is expected to remain in place through 2028. The new stop location will be in the area of 80–84 W. Lane Ave. Riders should board at the relocated stop.

    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.

    January–September 2026: Line 75 Stop Closures & Reroute

    Impacted Stops:

    • 1587: Tremont Rd. & Wilshire Dr. (sb)
    • 1551: Tremont Rd. & Wilshire Dr. (nb)
    • 7879: Tremont Rd. & Northam Rd. (sb)
    • 1552: Tremont Rd. & Northam Rd. (nb)

    Impacted Line: 75

    Use the temporary stop at Northam Rd. & Tremont Rd. for nb service and nearby stops for sb service during this time.

    Closures

    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.

    March 30, 2026: Stop 1606 Closed
    Impacted Line: Line 5
    Impacted Stop: 1606

    Due to sidewalk replacement, Stop 1606 at W. 5th Ave. & Northwest Blvd. (eastbound) will temporarily close Monday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 1. Customers should use nearby stops at W. 5th Ave. & Grandview Ave. or W. 5th Ave. & Doten Ave. The stop is expected to reopen Thursday, April 2.

    March 2, 2026: Amenity Removals at SID 6370
    Impacted Stop: SID 6370

    Permanent amenities at SID 6370 will be removed beginning March 2 to prepare for future construction. The stop location will remain in the same place. Riders should follow posted signage during this time.

    February 11, 2026: Shelter Removal
    Impacted Stops: 7536: W. Lane Ave. & N. High St.
    Impacted Line: 1

    January–July 2026: Morse Rd. & Westerville Rd. Stop Closure
    Impacted Stop: 7770
    Impacted Line: 35

    Use nearby stops at Morse Rd. & Dunbridge St. or Westerville Rd. & Wallingford Ave.

    Reopenings

    Easton Transit Center Reopening
    Impacted Lines: 7, 9, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 34, 35, 44 and 45

    The portion of Transit Dr. at Easton Transit Center that was under construction is now open. Lines will enter and exit the transit center using normal routing.

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