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 CATS-Pass app 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.