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Rider Alert: Blue and Gold Line Service Disruptions in July 2026
SacRT will experience service disruptions on the Blue and Gold lines in July 2026 due to station platform construction at the 8th & O Station.
Tuesday, July 7– Wednesday, July 8:
- 8 & O Station will be closed to passengers. Trains will travel through the station but not stop.
- Riders traveling from 8 & O should use 7th & Capitol or 8th & Capitol stations as alternatives.
- No bus bridge will be in operation on these days.
Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12:
A bus bridge (shuttle buses between stations) will operate on both the Blue and Gold lines in the downtown area.
Blue Line Bus Bridge:
Shuttle buses between 13th Street Station and Globe Station
Gold Line Bus Bridge:
Shuttle buses between 13th Street Station and Sacramento Valley Station
Blue Line Light Rail Service (July 9–12)
- South Segment: Operating between 13th Street and Cosumnes River College stations
- North Segment: Operating between Globe and Watt/I80 stations
Gold Line Light Rail Service (July 9–12)
- Operating between 13th Street and Historic Folsom stations
Closed Stations (July 9–12)
- Globe (Open headed outbound and bus bridge connection point)
- Alkali Flat/La Valentina
- 12th & I
- Cathedral Square (10th & K and 11th & K)
- 9th & K
- Sacramento Valley Station
- 7th & Capitol
- 8th & Capitol
- 8 & K
- 8 & K
- 8th & H (County Center)
- 7th & I (County Center)
- 8th & O
- Archives Plaza
- 13th Street (open outbound and bus bridge connection point)
Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations (July 9 - 12, 2026)
Shuttle buses will pick up and drop off riders near each affected station at the following locations:
- Toward Watt/I-80 Station: Light rail service available
- Toward Cosumnes River College Station: Just after crosswalk at Acoma St
- Toward Watt/I-80 Station: Westbound E St at 33 bus stop
- Toward Cosumnes River College Station: Westbound E St at 33 bus stop
- Toward Watt/I-80 Station: Westbound I Street just before 12th
- Toward Cosumnes River College Station: 12th Street just before I St at corner
- Toward Watt/I-80 Station: at platform
- Toward Cosumnes River College Station: at platform
- Toward Watt/I-80 Station: at platform
- Toward Cosumnes River College Station: at platform
Toward Historic Folsom Station: Shuttle bus next to station platform
Travel toward CRC: There is no safe place for passengers to be picked up at the Center Parkway Station when heading toward CRC. Riders who want to get to CRC from Center Parkway should instead board the shuttle headed to Franklin Station, get off at that station and board the shuttle headed to CRC.
Travel toward Historic Folsom Station: On 7th Street just after H Street at Bus Stop (222)
Travel toward Historic Folsom Station: Route 51 bus stop on 7th past Capitol
Travel toward Sacramento Valley Station: On 8th Street just past N Street
Travel toward Sacramento Valley Station: On 8th Street just past K Street
Travel toward Sacramento Valley Station: On 8th Street just after I Street
- Travel toward Watt/I-80 Station: At station platform
- Travel toward Cosumnes River College Station: At station platform
- Travel toward Sacramento Valley Station: At station platform
- Travel toward Historic Folsom Station: At station platform
- Travel toward Watt/I-80 Station: at platform
- Travel toward Cosumnes River College Station: at platform
- Travel toward Sacramento Valley Station: at platform
- Travel toward Historic Folsom Station: at platform
- Travel toward Watt/I-80 Station: 13th St at crossing arms.
- Travel toward Cosumnes River College Station: Light rail service available
- Travel toward Sacramento Valley Station: 13th St at crossing arms.
- Travel toward Historic Folsom Station: Light rail service available
- Travel toward Historic Folsom Station: at platform
Shuttle Bus Times
Shuttle buses are available every 20 – 30 minutes.
Blue Line Bus Bridge (13th Street ↔ Globe)
- First bus at 13 Street Station: 5:25 a.m.
- Last bus at 13 Street Station: 12:25 a.m.
- First bus at Globe Station: 3:57 a.m.
- Last bus at Globe Station: 11:01 p.m.
Gold Line Bus Bridge (13th Street ↔ Sacramento Valley)
- First bus at 13 Street Station: 5:33 a.m.
- Last bus at 13 Street Station: 12:13 a.m.
- First bus at Sacramento Valley Station: 3:49 a.m.
- Last bus at Sacramento Valley Station: 10:49 p.m.
Blue Line Bus Bridge (13th Street ↔ Globe)
- First bus at 13 Street Station: 5:55 a.m.
- Last bus at 13 Street Station: 12:25 a.m.
- First bus at Globe Station: 4:31 a.m.
- Last bus at Globe Station: 11:01 p.m.
Gold Line Bus Bridge (13th Street ↔ Sacramento Valley)
- First bus at 13 Street Station: 6:18 a.m.
- Last bus at 13 Street Station: 12:18 a.m.
- First bus at Sacramento Valley Station: 4:49 a.m.
- Last bus at Sacramento Valley Station: 10:49 a.m.
Blue Line Bus Bridge (13th Street ↔ Globe)
- First bus at 13 Street Station: 6:25 a.m.
- Last bus at 13 Street Station: 3:30 p.m.
- First bus at Globe Station: 5:01 a.m.
- Last bus at Globe Station: 3:01 p.m.
Gold Line Bus Bridge (13th Street ↔ Sacramento Valley)
- First bus at 13 Street Station: 6:18 a.m.
- Last bus at 13 Street Station: 3:03 p.m.
- First bus at Sacramento Valley Station: 4:49 a.m.
- Last bus at Sacramento Valley Station: 3:04 p.m.
How to Ride
Blue Line
- Traveling south from Watt/I-80 toward CRC:
Take Blue Line to Globe Station, transfer to the shuttle bus (bus bridge) at Globe Station. Buses will stop at Alkali Flat/La Valentina, 12th & I, 10th & K, 7th & Capitol, 8th & O, Archives Plaza and 13th Street stations. Exit shuttle bus at 13th Street Station to board Blue Line light rail train toward CRC Station.
- Traveling north from CRC toward Watt/I-80: Take Blue Line to 13th Street Station, board shuttle bus at 13th Street Station. Buses will stop at Archives Plaza, 8th & O, 8th & Capitol, 9th & K, 11th & K, 12th & I, Alkali Flat/La Valentina, and Globe stations. Exit shuttle bus at Globe Station to board Blue Line light rail train toward Watt/I-80 Station.
Gold Line
- Traveling from Historic Folsom toward SVS:
Take Gold Line to 13th Street Station, board shuttle bus at 13th Street Station. Buses will stop at Archives Plaza, 8th & O, 8th & Capitol, 8th & K, 8 & H/County Center, and Sacramento Valley Station.
- Traveling from SVS toward Historic Folsom:
Board shuttle bus (bus bridge) at Sacramento Valley Station. Buses will stop at 7th & I/County Center, 7th & Capitol, 8th & O, Archives Plaza and 13th Street stations. Exit shuttle bus at 13th Street Station to board Gold Line light rail train toward Historic Folsom Station.
Why the Disruption?
SacRT is completing platform construction at the 8th & O Station, allowing the station to fully reopen. The eastbound platform has been closed since July 2022 due to nearby private development.
This work supports SacRT’s project to modernize Blue Line platforms in preparation for new lowfloor light rail trains, expected to begin service on the Blue Line by the end of 2027.
Rider Tips
- All bus bridge shuttles are accessible, with ramp deployment and priority seating.
- Shuttle buses operate every 20 – 30 minutes. They are not able to follow the train schedule due to surface street impacts such as traffic.
- Allow extra travel time for transfers.
July 18–19, 2026: Additional Blue Line Disruption for Dos Rios Project Work
On Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, a separate Blue Line service disruption will occur to complete additional overhead catenary system (OCS) work associated with the new Dos Rios Station. During this weekend:
- A bus bridge will operate between Marconi/Arcade Station and Cathedral Square (11th & K and 10th & K).
- Blue Line trains will continue to operate north of Marconi Station and south of Cathedral Square, with shuttle buses connecting in-between.
* In downtown, if headed toward Watt/I-80 Station, board the shuttle bus at 9th & K to connect to any station between 11th & K and Marconi/Arcade Station.
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.
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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.
