Route Alert

698 & 698U Route Service Alert: Detours and Closed Stops | Feb 27, 2026

Route Alert: 698 WB, 698U (EB & WB)

Friday, February 24, 2026

Due to the nearby protests scheduled starting at 3PM our routes in downtown Minneapolis will be rerouted. This affects routes 698 Westbound, 698U (Eastbound & Westbound. Delays are expected. Stops are impacted, please us the stops listed below:

Route Name & Direction:	Missed Stops:	Please Use (Nearest Bus stop):
698 WB	S 11TH St & S La Salle Ave S 11TH St & Harmon Pl	S Marquette Ave & S 10th St
698U EB	12TH St S & Hennepin Ave 12TH St S & Yale Pl 12TH St S & Nicollet Mall	2nd Ave S & 11th St
698U WB	S 11TH St & S La Salle Ave S 11TH St & Harmon Pl	S Marquette Ave & S 10th St

Thank you for your patience and understanding! For the latest updates, check back.

Last Updated: 02/25/2026, 9:25AM

698 & 698U Route Service Alert: Expect Delays | Feb 23 - Nov. TBD

The 698 WB & 698U WB will be detoured via I-35W due to the construction closure of the ramp from Linden Ave. to westbound I-394 through November. Delays expected. No stops are impacted.

To help keep your trip smooth, we recommend allowing extra travel time, as pickup and drop-off times may vary. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these closures!

Please check back for additional service updates due to this project throughout 2026.

Last Updated: 2/24/26, 8:57 AM