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 I-35W and Hwy 77

• Routes Affected: 686X Eastbound (EB) and Westbound (WB)
• Dates/Times:
• EB: 10:00 PM Tuesday, June 23 to 5:00 AM Wednesday, June 24
• WB: 10:00 PM Wednesday, June 24 to 5:00 AM Thursday, June 25
• Effect: The 686X will be detoured and riders may experience minor delays.

Location: Eastbound I-494 ramp to East Bush Lake Road

• Routes Affected: 686L Eastbound (EB)
• Dates: Monday, June 15 - Monday, June 29
• Effect: The 686L will be detoured and riders may experience minor delays.

Last Updated: 6/18/26, 8:17 AM

686L EB Service Alert #2: Temporary Stop Changes | June 15 - June 29

Due to construction, stop changes will be in effect on 686L Eastbound from June 15 to June 29, 2026.

686L EB

Last Updated: 6/11/26 at 10:57 AM

686L EB Service Alert: Temporary Stop Change | June 2 - TBD

A stop change is in effect for 686L Eastbound beginning June 2, 2026 and will remain in place until further notice.

686L EB

Last Updated: 6/2/26 at 11:38 AM

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)

Westbound (WB)

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