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Downtown Transfer Station Reopens Saturday, September 12
August 12, 2026
GRTC News
GRTC’s Downtown Transfer Station will reopen at the start of service Saturday, September 12, following the completion of pavement and concrete improvements.
Over the past two weeks, the DTS has undergone repaving and concrete work, including improvements around the bus bays to reinforce areas that experience the most wear from daily bus traffic and create a safer, smoother experience for riders and buses moving through the station.
Beginning at the start of service Saturday, all transfers will move from the temporary stops on 9th Street back into the Downtown Transfer Station.
GRTC thanks riders for their patience and flexibility while the work was underway and service operated from the temporary transfer locations.
Riders should be aware that several special events in downtown Richmond will impact service on Saturday. While the DTS will be open, some routes will operate on detour. Riders are encouraged to check the Transit app for the latest service information and allow additional time for their trip.
Closure Dates : August 31–September 11*
Temporary transfer points located along 9th Street between East Leigh and East Marshall streets
*Dates may change based on weather & construction conditions
The Downtown Transfer Station (DTS) will temporarily close on Monday, August 21, for approximately two weeks while worn and deteriorating pavement in the station’s bus bays is repaired and repaved. During the closure, temporary transfer points will be set up along 9th Street between Leigh and Marshall streets to keep riders moving.
To find your bus, look for the sign for your usual bay and follow directions from on-site GRTC staff. The temporary locations for bays A through E will be on 9th street between East Marshall and East Clay, the temporary locations for bays F through K will be on 9th Street between East Clay and East Leigh, and bay L will be around the corner on E Leigh at Leigh & 9th.
Why is this work needed?
Thousands of bus trips move through the Downtown Transfer Station each week, and the constant movement and weight of buses have taken a toll on the pavement.
Crews will mill and repave the affected bus bays and complete concrete work at the station entrance and exit. The work will address deteriorating pavement and create a smoother, more durable surface for buses moving through the station.
The temporary closure will allow crews to complete this necessary maintenance safely and efficiently while improving the station for riders and operators over the long term.
What riders should expect
Bus service will continue throughout the project. While the DTS is closed, routes that normally serve the station will instead use temporary transfer points along 9th Street between East Leigh and East Marshall streets.
We understand that catching your bus at a different location, especially when making a transfer downtown, can be inconvenient. Our goal is to make the temporary setup as easy to navigate as possible while this important work is completed.
Riders may need to walk farther between some routes and should plan for a little additional travel time when making connections downtown.
Stay tuned for updates
The August 31 through September 11 construction window is currently a target and may shift depending on weather and the final construction schedule.
Riders should continue to check rideGRTC.com, the Transit App, GRTC social media and on-site signage for the latest information.
We appreciate your patience during this temporary disruption and look forward to welcoming riders back to a smoother, improved Downtown Transfer Station.
Questions? Call Customer Service: 1 (804) 358-4782