Temporary Route 15 Detour for Road Construction

Published on August 25, 2026

Rider’s Alert

Route: 15

Effective: Aug. 27 & 28


Due to road construction on Ellington Drive between Wheatley Avenue and Billingsley Road, CATS Bus Route 15 will operate on temporary detour on Thursday, Aug. 27 and Friday, Aug. 28.

The detour will begin at 6 a.m. on Thursday and conclude at 5 p.m. on Friday. Customers on Route 15 should expect bypassed stops and extra travel time. Alternative bus stops are listed below.


Route 15

Outbound—no service at:

  • Wheatley Ave & Bunche Dr

  • Wheatley Ave & Ellington St

  • Ellington St & Wheatley Ave

  • Ellington St & Billingsley Rd

Inbound—no service at:

  • Wheatley Ave & Bunche Dr

  • Wheatley Ave & Ellington St

  • Ellington St & Wheatley Ave

  • Ellington St & Billingsley Rd

Alternative Bus Stops:

  • Billingsley Rd & Jonquil St

  • Burkland Dr & Bunche Dr


Use the CATS-Pass app for live vehicle tracking and trip planning. 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 telltransit@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-7433. Call Center open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 4 p.m.

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