Transit Center Information Booths Temporary ClosureTransit Center Information Booths Temporary Closure
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the information booths located in the transit centers will close from 10:30 AM until approximately 12:30 PM. Reloadable fare may be purchased in the mobile app or via the ticket vending machines in the lobbies. Route information and schedules are always available online at gohrt.com or 757-222-6100.
Norfolk Harborfest
In support of the festivities for the Norfolk Harborfest, Hampton Roads Transit will provide enhanced service for the Elizabeth River Ferry and The Tide light rail.
The Tide will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, and Saturday evening, June 20.
The Elizabeth River Ferry will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21.
On Friday, June 19, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia
Starting at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 18, and ending around 11:00 PM on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Routes 6, 8, 45, and 961 will be unable to service the Waterside Loop (Waterside, Civic Plaza Station, MacArthur Station, Bank & Plume) during this event. Customers will have to board and disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center located at 434 Saint Pauls Blvd.
Juneteenth Holiday and Sail 250
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit (buses, light rail, ferry, paratransit and OnDemand ridesharing).
Hampton Roads Transit bus, light rail, Naval Station Norfolk Base Express, ridesharing services, and paratransit will operate on their Saturday schedules. The Elizabeth River Ferry will continue operating on its regular weekday schedule. Transit center information booths and public access to all administrative facilities (ID badge, Lost & Found, etc.) will be closed. HRT’s Customer Service Call Center will be available from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia, the 50th anniversary of Harborfest, and the High Street Festival in Portsmouth.
Sail 250 Virginia Portsmouth
The City of Portsmouth will host Sail 250 Virginia in the downtown area June 19-22, and 47th Annual Seawall Festival in Portsmouth June 20-21. Due to scheduled events, High Street will be blocked from Effingham Street to the waterfront. The Routes 47 and 50 will detour June 18-23. Customers should also expect delays with all other Portsmouth routes in the downtown area due to heavy traffic. Norfolk will also be hosting 50th anniversary of Harborfest and Sail 250 Virginia Events during this time. Customers needing to board the ferry should utilize other parking locations than the Water Street garage next to the High Street ferry dock as this garage may be inaccessible.
Route 47
Outbound
Via County & Court Lineup
Straight County St
R- Effingham St
L- High St
Regular Route
Stops Missed
1715 HIGH & COURT
1716 HIGH & WASHINGTON
Inbound
Via High Street to Downtown
R- Effingham
L- County St
R- Court St
L- Columbia St
L- Crawford St
L- County St to lineup
Stops Missed
1685 HIGH & WASHINGTON
1692 HIGH & DINWIDDIE
1587 HIGH & CRAWFORD
Route 50
Outbound
Via County & Court Lineup
Straight County St
R- Effingham St
Regular Route
Stops Missed
1715 HIGH & COURT
1716 HIGH & WASHINGTON
Inbound
Via Effingham Street to Downtown
L- County St
R- Court St
L- Columbia St
L- Crawford St
L- County St to lineup
Stops Missed
1685 HIGH & WASHINGTON
1692 HIGH & DINWIDDIE
1587 HIGH & CRAWFORD
Route 961: Granby St Construction Detour
From Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice, the Route 961 from Norfolk to Hampton will detour due to construction. Instead of accessing I-64W via the Granby St. on-ramp, buses will use the 4th View St. on-ramp. No stops will be missed; however, customers should expect delays.
Norfolk Corporate 5K
Due to the Norfolk Corporate 5K, from 6:00 PM until approximately 9:00 PM, the Routes 6, 8, 45, and 961 will detour. These routes will not service the MacArthur Light Rail Station, Waterside, or the Civic Plaza Light Rail Station. Customers are advised to board/disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center. Customers are also advised to expect minor delays with The Tide light rail due to congestion.
Stops Missed
0003 SAINT PAULS & CHARLOTTE
0006 SAINT PAULS & PLUME
0008 WATERSIDE & COMMERCIAL
5636 BOUSH & BROOKE
6094 BANK & PLUME
6052 CITY HALL & BANK
Route 58: Babinbridge Construction Detour
Due to construction along Bainbridge at Freeman, route 58 will be on detour until further notice.
Inbound only via Bainbridge
R-Freeman Ave. (Hardee’s)
L-Franklin St. (stop sign)
R-Bainbridge
Stops Missed
1866 Bainbridge & Rosemont
1867 Bainbridge & Franklin
Routes 430: Denbigh Park and Ride Temporary Relocation
Beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Route 430 will detour due to construction. Until further notice, passengers needing to board/alight at the Denbigh Park and Ride must do so at the “Commuter Parking” sign, located at the entrance to the parking lot. Parking spaces may be limited.
Update: 81st and Orcutt Transfer Area: Temporary Relocation
Starting May 18, 2026, the current temporary bus lineup at 79th and Marshall will relocate back to 81st and Orcutt, and buses will resume regular routing.
New Ticket Vending Machines: Discounted Fare
Hampton Roads Transit is in the process of installing new ticket vending machines at all light rail stations for the new GoMobile app and card. These new vending machines will no longer issue paper discounted fare passes. Customers who qualify for discounted fares will need to take action in accordance with the following:
- Customers who already have an HRT Discounted Fare ID – Please contact Customer Service at 757-222-6100, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Once your information has been verified, you will need to establish a GoMobile account and associate your means of payment with your GoMobile account.
- Customers who do not have an HRT Discounted Fare ID – Please visit a Customer Service Representative at your local transit center. Hours may be found on the Customer Service page on GoHRT.com.
As always, customers may still purchase discounted fare passes at local retail outlets, transit centers, and on Hampton Roads Transit buses.