The Tide Light Rail: Temporary Service Interruption Friday, March 6
At approximately 8:00 PM through the end of service on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Tide light rail will not operate between Norfolk State University Station and the Newtown Road Station. Bus shuttles will be provided to ensure transportation for customers traveling to and from the impacted stations.
The Tide Light Rail: Temporary Service Interruption
From Monday, March 9, 2026, to Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Hampton Roads Transit will conduct nightly closures at the Colley Avenue light rail crossing. Each night at approximately 8:00 PM through the end of service, the Tide light rail will not operate between Fort Norfolk (EVMS) Station and York Street (Freemason) Station. Bus shuttles will be provided to ensure transportation for customers traveling to and from the impacted stations.
Downtown Norfolk Transit Center: Construction
From Sunday, March 8, 2026, until further notice, the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center will undergo safety-related construction in the bus bays. All buses will continue to drop off / pick up as normal. Buses will park nearby if their bay is not available. Customers should expect delays and disruptions.
Route 58: Poindexter Detour
Due to construction near Poindexter and Stewart, the Route 58 will detour from March 8, 2026, until further notice.
Stops Missed
1874 POINDEXTER & STEWART
1872 BAINBRIDGE & JEFFERSON
1833 POINDEXTER & STEWART
Portsmouth Naval Hospital: Paratransit Service Restriction
Due to enhanced security restrictions at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, effective Monday, March 2, until further notice, Paratransit will not enter the base. Customers should expect delays at all local military installations.
Joint Expeditionary Base: Paratransit Service Restriction
Due to enhanced security restrictions at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, effective Monday, March 2, until further notice, Paratransit will not enter the base. Customers should expect delays at all local military installations.
Naval Station Norfolk: Paratransit Service Restriction
Due to enhanced security restrictions at Naval Station Norfolk, effective Monday, March 2 until further notice, Paratransit will not enter the base. Paratransit customers must use the Base Express for travel through the gates or on the base. Customers may board/disembark at any Base Express stop. The off-base stop is the Naval Exchange. Customers should expect delays at all local military installations.
System Optimization Plan Public Meetings and Pop-up Events
Hampton Roads Transit is hosting pop-up events and open houses for the System Optimization Plan (SOP) in March 2026. The dates, times and locations for the events are as follows:
Open House:
| City | Date | Time | Location | Address |
| Chesapeake | Tuesday, March 3 | 4-6 PM | South Norfolk Memorial Library | 801 Poindexter St. |
| Norfolk | Wednesday, March 4 | 5-7 PM | Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library | 1425 Norchester Ave. |
| Hampton | Thursday, March 5 | 4-6 PM | Hampton Roads Convention Center | 1610 Coliseum Dr. |
| Portsmouth | Tuesday, March 10 | 4-6 PM | Portsmouth Public Library (Churchland Branch) | 4934 High St. |
| Virginia Beach | Wednesday, March 11 | 4-6 PM | Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library | 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. |
| Newport News | Thursday, March 12 | 5-7 PM | Newport News Public Library (Main Street Location) | 110 Main St. |
Pop-Up Event
| City | Date | Time | Location |
| Chesapeake | Monday, March 2 | 6-9 AM | Robert Hall Transfer Center |
| Norfolk | Tuesday, March 3 | 6-9 AM | Downtown Norfolk Transit Center |
| Hampton | Wednesday, March 4 | 6-9 AM | Hampton Transit Center |
| Portsmouth | Monday, March 9 | 6-9 AM | County & Court |
| Virginia Beach | Tuesday, March 10 | 6-9 AM | TCC Virginia Beach |
| Newport News | Wednesday, March 11 | 6-9 AM | Newport News Transit Center |
Customers who would like more information, but are unable to attend the events may send an email to systemoptimization@hrtransit.org
81st and Orcutt Transfer Area: Temporary Relocation
Due to upcoming construction, the lineup at 81st and Orcutt will temporarily relocate from Sunday, February 22, 2026, until further notice. Customers wishing to board / disembark the routes 104, 110, 112, 114, and 405 should use the bus stop at Marshall & 79th (2106).
During extended layovers, buses will park down the road at 81st & Newmarket (behind the Food Lion) but will not board / disembark passengers at that location.
Route 107, 111, 112, 414: Stop Service Adjustment
Starting Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Routes 107, 111, 112, and 414 will not service the following bus stops due to construction:
3171 JEFFERSON & HABERSHAM
5824 JEFFERSON & JEFFERSON COMMONS
Until further notice, passengers will need to board / disembark at a temporary stop at Jefferson & Bland located next to Rooms To Go.