Route Alert
698U EB & 695 EB Alert: Temporary Stop Changes | August 10 - August 14
Due to the Washington Ave Bridge closure, stop changes will be in effect on 698U Eastbound and 695 Eastbound from August 10 to August 14, 2026.
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Current Bus Stop |
Temporary Bus Stop |
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Oak St SE & Delaware St SE (Stop ID #52826) |
Oak St SE & Washington Ave SE (Stop ID #41248) |
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Washington Avenue & Coffman Union (Stop ID #13209) |
Washington Avenue & Coffman Union, at the corresponding WB stop (Stop ID #13207) |
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Washington Avenue & Anderson Hall (Stop ID #13223) |
Washington Avenue & Willey Hall, at the corresponding WB stop (Stop ID #13211) |
For the most up to date information on how your ride may be impacted, please check back here. 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.
Last Updated: 8/6/26 at 12:43 PM
UPDATE: 686 Route Service Alert: Expect Delays | 03/06 - TBD
Throughout 2026, construction on I-494 will affect the 686X and 686L routes, which may result in delays and detours. See active detours and effects below.
Location: I-494 between Hwy 100 and Hwy 77
- Routes Affected: 686X Eastbound (EB) and Westbound (WB)
- Dates/Times: 10:00 PM on Friday, July 17 - 5:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2026
- Effect: The 686X will be detoured and riders may experience minor delays.
Location: American Blvd & Lyndale Ave S
- Routes Affected: 686L Westbound (WB)
- Dates: Monday, July 6 - Monday, July 20
- Effect: The 686L will be detoured and riders may experience delays.
Last Updated: 7/16/26, 4:08 PM
686L WB and 686X WB Service Alert: Delays and Detours | 5/11/26-11/6/26
Due to the Post Road closure between MSP terminals, detours will be in place from Monday, May 11 through Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Stops will remain unchanged; however, minor delays can be expected.
Last Updated: 5/6/26, 1:00 PM
686L Service Alert: Delays, Detours, and Stop Changes | April 20 - TBD
Due to construction, there will be delays, detours, and the below stops will be affected (note that two stops returned to normal 6/8/26):
Eastbound (EB)
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Current Bus Stop |
New Temporary Bus Stop |
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American Blvd & Oxborough Ave S |
n/a |
Westbound (WB)
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Current Bus Stop |
New Temporary Bus Stop |
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Oxborough Ave S & American Blvd W |
n/a |
Last Updated: 6/8/26 1:22 PM
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.
Please check back for additional service updates due to this project throughout 2026.
Last Updated: 2/24/26, 8:57 AM