CATS to Resume Limited Service Following Weather Disruptions

Published on January 26, 2026

Rider’s Alert

All Routes
Effective: Jan. 26, 2026

  The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will resume limited service today, beginning at 10 a.m. Due to predicted freezing conditions this evening and ice reforming, all services will end at midnight. The last Blue Line train will leave UNC Charlotte and I-485 Stations at midnight. The final bus routes will depart the CTC at midnight.

The following is a rundown of CATS services planned for today:

  • Gold Line Service remains suspended, with an anticipated reopening Tuesday.
  • Blue Line will operate on a 30-minute frequency.
  • Buses are operating along main routes, but some routes are suspended. See below.
  • Express Bus remains suspended, with an anticipated resumption of service Tuesday.
  • CATS Micro is operational, but customers should expect possible delays due to conditions along neighborhood streets.
  • STS is open and operational for customers.
  • The Lost & Found office at CTC is closed today.

The following bus routes are suspended today due to road conditions:

  • 39: Eastway
  • 43: Ballantyne
  • 51: Pineville-Matthews
  • 57: Archdale/SouthPark
  • 59: North Meck Connector
  • 221: E. Harris Boulevard-Idlewild Road
  • 222: Pence Road
  • 235: West Charlotte Connector
  • All Express routes

Due to continued changing road conditions, additional bus routes may be detoured or delayed. Customers are encouraged to visit our Inclement Weather Alerts page, which will provide real-time bus detours, by clicking this link: Inclement Weather Alerts

CATS continues to monitor conditions and will confirm operational updates for Tuesday, Jan. 27 by 3 p.m. today.

In addition, we will provide updates on the CATS-Pass app and official CATS X and Facebook accounts. For questions or concerns, community members can speak to CATS Customer Service 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.

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