Temporary CATS Bus Detours due to Upcoming Events
Published on December 18, 2025
Rider’s Alert
Routes: 1, 5, 7, 8, 16, 22, 26, 34, 35, 54
Effective: Dec. 20-21, 2025
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.
Run Run Rudolph 5K
Route:
54
Where:
David Taylor Drive, Governor Hunt Road, Mallard Creek Church Road and several streets in the area
When:
Saturday, Dec. 20 from 7 -10 a.m.
Stops Missed:
45356, 60030, 45422, 45424, 60070, 44231, 44235, 44236, 44291, 44290, 60060, 60059, 46525, 44225, 44226, 49913, 49912, 49911, 49910, 59480, 45380
Santa Run 8K
Routes:
5, 8, 34, 35
Where:
W. 4th Street, Morehead Street, Tuckaseegee Road, Freedom Drive and several streets in the area
When:
Saturday, Dec. 20 from 8-10:30 a.m.
Stops missed:
33440, 33330, 33270, 33260, 59590
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Routes:
1, 5, 7, 8, 16, 22, 26, 34, 35
Where:
Mint Street between Morehead Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
When:
Sunday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Stops missed:
25270, 46594, 30760, 33440, 33430, 45399, 37380, 25360, 25330, 25660, 25720, 37412, 25800, 25815, 45420, 25830, 25840, 25850, 25890, 25880, 25910, 59590, 45720, 44045, 08430, 25650, 45749, 38420, 59660, 59591, 11330
Use the to find an alternative stop or route. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-366-7433.
The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or translation (free of charge), please email or call 704-366-7433.