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Blue Line Service Disruptions

Construction Work Impacts North Area Blue Line Service

Service disruptions on the Blue Line are underway for station platform modifications to meet the height requirement of the new low-floor light rail vehicles to begin operation on the Blue Line.

To keep riders moving, bus bridges (shuttle buses between stations) are in place during disruptions.

Service Disruption Schedule:

Sunday, March 29 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  • Bus bridge between Cathedral Square (10th & K and 11th & K) and Marconi/Arcade Station. Note: Shuttle bus service will not be available during this time at Royal Oaks Station. Riders should walk to Arden/Del Paso to board the shuttle bus. 
  • Bus routes 13 and 23 at Royal Oaks Station will be temporarily closed during this time due to construction. Riders can board at Arden/Del Paso Station or Arden & Blumenfeld bus stop.

Friday, March 27 – Saturday, March 28, 2026

  • Bus bridge between Marconi/Arcade Station and Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station. 
    Note: Shuttle bus     service will not be available during this time at Royal Oaks Station. Riders should walk to Arden/Del Paso to board the shuttle bus.  

Wednesday, April 1 – Monday, April 13, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Watt/I80 and Roseville Road stations. 
  • Platform construction at Watt/I80 and Watt/I80 West stations. 
    Note: No shuttle bus service will be available at Watt/I80 West Station.

Tuesday, April 14 – Thursday, April 16, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Swanston stations, trains will pass through Marconi/Arcade station but not stop at the station. 
  • Platform construction at Marconi/Arcade Station.

Friday, April 17, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Swanston stations for construction at Marconi/Arcade station. 
     

Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Alkali Flat/La Valentina stations.
  • Continued platform construction at Marconi/Arcade and Royal Oaks stations.

Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Swanston stations, trains will pass through Marconi/Arcade station but not stop at the station. 
  • Continued platform construction at Marconi/Arcade Station.

Friday, April 24, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Swanston stations for construction at Marconi/Arcade station.

Saturday, April 25 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 

  • Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Alkali Flat/La Valentina stations.
  • Continued platform construction at Marconi/Arcade and Arden/Del Paso stations.

Note: Please check the website often for possible date changes due to weather and other factors.   

Marconi/Arcade Station to Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station Closures  

  • Dates: Friday, March 27 – Saturday, March 28
  • Impact: Continued platform modification work 
  • Bus Bridge: Shuttle buses will operate between Marconi/Arcade Station and Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station. Note: Shuttle bus service will not be available during this time at Royal Oaks Station. Riders should walk to Arden/Del Paso to board the shuttle bus.  
  • Bus Stops Impacted: Bus routes 13 and 23 at Royal Oaks Station will be temporarily closed during this time due to construction. Riders can board at Arden/Del Paso Station or Arden & Blumenfeld bus stop 
  • Closed Stations: Globe, Arden/Del Paso, Royal Oaks and Swanston 
  • Train Service: Blue Line light rail service will operate to the north between Watt/I-80 and Marconi/Arcade stations, and to the south between Cosumnes River College and Alkali Flat/La Valentina stations.  
Bus bridge map from Alkali Flat to Marconi

Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations (Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28)

  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Westbound E St at route 33 bus stop  
  • Travel toward CRC: Light Rail service available  
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Eastbound Del Paso just past Baxter  
  • Travel toward CRC: just after crosswalk at Acoma St 
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: At light rail station platform 
  • Travel toward CRC: At light rail station platform 

Note: Shuttle bus not available at Royal Oaks Station from March 27 – 31 due to construction. Riders should board at Arden/Del Paso Station.  

  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: At Light Rail station platform 
  • Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Light Rail service available 
  • Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform  

Cathedral Square to Marconi/Arcade Station Closures

  • Dates: Sunday, March 29 – Tuesday, March 31

     

  • Impact: Continued platform modification work and Dos Rios double track testing

     

  • Bus Bridge: Shuttle buses will operate between Cathedral Square (10th & K and 11th & K) and Marconi/Arcade Station. Note: Shuttle bus service will not be available during this time at Royal Oaks Station. Riders should walk to Arden/Del Paso to board the shuttle bus. 

     

  • Bus Stops Impacted: Bus routes 13 and 23 at Royal Oaks Station will be temporarily closed during this time due to construction. Riders can board at Arden/Del Paso Station or Arden & Blumenfeld bus stop

     

  • Closed Stations: Cathedral Square (10 & K and 11 & K), 12th & I, Alkali Flat/La Valentina, Globe, Arden/Del Paso, Royal Oaks and Swanston

     

  • Train Service: Blue Line light rail service will operate to the north between Watt/I-80 and Marconi/Arcade stations, and to the south between Cosumnes River College and 9th & K stations.  

Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations (March 29 – 31)

  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: At 11th & K Station platform  
  • Travel toward CRC: Light Rail service available at 10th & K 
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Westbound I Street just before 12th  
  • Travel toward CRC: Southbound 12th Street just before I St at corner  
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Westbound E St at route 33 bus stop  
  • Travel toward CRC: 
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Eastbound Del Paso just past Baxter  
  • Travel toward CRC: just after crosswalk at Acoma St 
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: At light rail station platform 
  • Travel toward CRC: At light rail station platform 

Note: Shuttle bus not available at Royal Oaks Station from March 27 – 31 due to construction. Riders should board at Arden/Del Paso Station.  

  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: At Light Rail station platform 
  • Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform
  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Light Rail service available 
  • Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform  

Shuttle Bus Times

  • First shuttle bus at Swanston Station: 3:53 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Swanston Station: 10:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Globe Station: 5:38 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Globe Station: 12:38 a.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Royal Oaks Station: 3:53 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Royal Oaks Station: 10:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Globe Station: 5:38 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Globe Station: 12:38 a.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 3:53 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 5:38 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 12:38 a.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 5:24 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 6:08 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 12:38 a.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 4:57 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 8:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station: 6:32 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station: 10:32 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 3:53 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station: 5:32 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station: 12:32 a.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 3:53 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
  • First shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station: 5:32 a.m.
  • Last shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station: 12:02 a.m.

Watt/I-80 Station and Watt/I-80 West Closures 

  • Dates: Wednesday, April 1 – Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Impact: Blue Line service will be interrupted between Watt/I-80 and Roseville Road stations. 
  • Bus Bridge: Shuttle buses will operate between Watt/I-80 and Roseville Road stations, however, there will be no shuttle bus available at Watt/I-80 West Station. 
  • Stations Closed: Watt/I-80 and Watt/I-80 West stations.
  • Train Service: Blue Line light rail service will operate between Roseville Road and Cosumnes River College stations. 


Important Note: During construction efforts between April 1 -13, 2026 buses will not serve the Watt/I-80 West Station. Riders who normally use the park-and-ride lot are encouraged to park at Roseville Road Station instead. 

Map Watt I-80 to Roseville Road

Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations (April 1 - 13, 2026)

  • Travel toward CRC: Board at Watt/I-80 (upstairs) southbound side
    Note: the Northbound side is closed for construction  

No Shuttle Bus Service  
Park-and-ride lot users should use Roseville Road Station. 

  • Travel toward Watt/I-80: Board bus near station platform 
  • Travel toward CRC: Light rail service available (no shuttle needed) 

Shuttle Bus Times

Wednesday, April 1 – Monday, April 13, 2026

Shuttle buses rotate between the impacted stations about every 20 – 30 minutes. 

  • First bus at Watt/I-80 Station: 5:03 a.m. 
  • Last bus at Watt/I-80 Station: 10:48 p.m. 
  • First bus at Roseville Road Station: 5:56 a.m. 
  • Last bus at Roseville Road Station: 12:56 a.m. 
  • First bus at Watt/I-80 Station: 5:18 a.m. 
  • Last bus at Watt/I-80 Station: 10:48 p.m. 
  • First bus at Roseville Road Station: 6:26 a.m. 
  • Last bus at Roseville Road Station: 12:56 a.m. 
  • First bus at Watt/I-80 Station: 5:18 a.m. 
  • Last bus at Watt/I-80 Station: 8:48 p.m. 
  • First bus at Roseville Road Station: 6:56 a.m. 
  • Last bus at Roseville Road Station: 10:56 p.m. 

Light Rail Modernization Project

SacRT’s light rail system first opened in 1987 and is now aging, with train cars reaching the end of their useful life and stations in need of upgrades. This modernization project will improve accessibility and reliability for all riders. Historically, ADA access was limited to the front train car, requiring most passengers to climb stairs to board. The modernization will allow boarding from any car for riders of all abilities.

Progress so far: All stations along the Gold Line have been modified to support two-car low-floor trains, and in 2026, additional work will begin to prepare for future three-car train operations on the Gold Line. On the Blue Line, four stations have been completed, and the remaining fifteen stations are scheduled for upgrades.

Safety Reminder

Many station platforms have been raised eight inches to meet the height requirements of the new low-floor trains. Riders are reminded to watch their step when traveling through stations and to cross at the ends of platforms rather than in the middle for safety.

Thank you for your patience as we work to make the system more accessible, reliable, and ready for the future.

Stay Informed

Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to the Blue Line to provide a more accessible, reliable, and modern transit experience. For real-time updates, download the free Alert SacRT app or visit sacrt.com/alerts. 

The AlertSacRT app is an essential tool for Sacramento transit users, offering real-time rider alerts and a discreet, effective way to report safety and security concerns directly to Regional Transit Police Services (RTPS). Users can send anonymous messages, including text, photos, or six-second videos, to report suspicious activities.

By downloading AlertSacRT, passengers not only stay updated on service disruptions but also play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and security of the transit system.

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