Bus detour due to Matthews Alive Festival 2025
Published on August 29, 2025
Rider’s Alert
Routes 27 and 51
Effective: Aug. 30, 2025
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.
Routes:
27 and 51
Where:
Trade Street, John Street and Matthews Mint Hill Road in Matthews
When:
Aug. 30 from 7 a.m. to noon and Sept. 1 from 7 – 9:30 a.m.
Stops missed:
- 16640 – Monroe Road and Lois Street
- 36480 – Monroe Road and Highway 51
- 37480 – John Street and Ames Road (outbound)
- 07650 – John Street and Ames Road (inbound)
- 37240 – Trade Street and Charles Street
- 37170 – Trade Street and Matthews Station Street
- 37235 – Trade Street and Park Center Drive (inbound)
- 37176 – Trade Street and Park Center Drive (outbound)
- 37180 – Trade Street and Matthews Township Parkway
- 37230 – Matthews-Mint Hill Road at Presbyterian Hospital
- 37250 – Matthews-Mint Hill Road at 701 (Conbraco)
- 37220 – Matthews-Mint Hill Road and Crestdale Road
- 37210 – Independence Pointe Parkway and Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Use the to find an alternative stop or route. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-336-7433.
The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or modification please email telltransit@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-7433.