Temporary Detour: Construction on King St at Russell Rd on May 28

Updated: 5/27/2026

Advisory Effective: May 28, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Wednesday, June 3, 2026

 

Route Affected: A71

Beginning Thursday, May 28, from 6:00pm until Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30am, buses will detour due to construction. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

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Street Closure:

 

  • King St between Russell Rd/Callahan Dr and Daingerfield Rd

 

The following route will detour:

A71 Ballston-King St northbound towards Ballston

  • Buses begin detouring on King St-Old Town Station Roadway at Diagonal Rd, resuming regular route on King St at Melrose St.

 

 

A71 Ballston-King St southbound towards King St-Old Town

  • Buses begin detouring on King St at Callahan Dr, resuming regular route at King St-Old Town (Bus Bay A).

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