ST. LOUIS — Storm damage is still causing delays for people using public transportation in the St. Louis area. Metro Transit’s overhead power system is disrupting service on parts of the MetroLink system. Debris and repairs are also disrupting bus service.
A tornado that first touched down near Clayton pushed 20 miles northeast. The storm’s path caused a billion dollars worth of property damage and killed at least five people. That damage includes the public transportation system.
Blue Line MetroLink trains are not running between the Brentwood I-64 and Forest Park-DeBaliviere stations due to the damage. Instead, shuttle buses are transporting riders between the following stations:
- Brentwood I-64
- Richmond Heights
- Clayton
- Forsyth
- University City-Big Bend
- Skinker
- Forest Park-DeBaliviere
Riders should expect at least 30 minutes of additional travel time through this area. The shuttle service and rail disruption are expected to continue through Monday, May 19, while crews work on repairs.
Limited service is available on the #18 Taylor Metro bus route, operating only between Taylor and MLK Drive and the Central West End Transit Center. Full service has resumed on the #42 Sarah route, but detours and delays remain likely across the system due to ongoing cleanup and repairs.
Metro encourages riders to check MetroStLouis.org or the Transit app for updates.