Tropical Storm Inclement WeatherVans to replace buses on Route 30
Due to inclement weather, HRT buses normally assigned to the Route 30 will be replaced with vans that will operate on 30-minute frequency until further notice.
Inclement Weather: Ferry Service Suspension
Due to inclement weather, service on the Elizabeth River Ferry will be suspended all day Saturday, September 23. Customers will need to utilize the Route 45 at the County and Court transfer area.
All other Hampton Roads Transit services will operate on their regular schedule, but customers are advised to expect delays and impromptu detours with bus routes. Updated information will be made available online at gohrt.com or via Customer Service at 757-222-6100.
Tropical Storm Inclement Weather
Heavy rain and flooding is expected in the Hampton Roads area due to a tropical storm. Hampton Roads Transit will continue to operate on its regular schedule, but customers are advised to expect delays and impromptu detours. Updated information will be made available online at gohrt.com or via Customer Service.
Update Portsmouth Fishbowl Classic Parade Cancelled
The Portsmouth Fishbowl Classic Parade originally scheduled in downtown Portsmouth on Saturday, September 23, 2023, has been cancelled. The Routes 43, 45, 47, and 50 will remain on regular route. Customers may still see delays due to inclement weather.
Neptune Festival: Grand Parade and 8K Detour
Due to the Neptune’s 8K Race on Atlantic Avenue, Saturday, September 30, 8:00AM-11:00AM, and the Neptune Festival Grand Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Saturday, September 30, 11:30AM-1:00PM, the Routes 31, 34. and 35 will detour. The Route 30, during this time, will not begin service on Saturday until 2:00PM. The lineup for these routes at 3rd and Atlantic Ave will be moved to 19th and Parks, until after 2:00PM. Due to increased traffic for the Neptune Festival, September 29 – October 1, oceanfront buses will also see delays.
Route 30
(No service until after 2:00PM)
Route 31
Outbound
(19th & Parks to General Booth/KOA)
L- Cypress Ave
R- 21st St
R- Pacific
Regular Route
Stops Missed
5749 ATLANTIC & 3RD
5787 ATLANTIC & 4TH
Inbound
(Via Pacific to 19th & Parks)
L- 22nd St
L- Parks Ave to Lineup
Stop Missed
5749 ATLANTIC & 3RD
Route 34
One-Way Loop
Via Virginia Beach Boulevard
L- Pacific Ave
L- 22nd St
Regular Route
Stop Missed
5792 ATLANTIC & 18TH
Route 35
Outbound
(Via 19th & Parks to Pleasure House)
R- Baltic Ave
L- Virginia Beach Blvd
L- Pacific
Regular Route
Stops Missed
5749 ATLANTIC & 3RD
5787 ATLANTIC & 4TH
1285 PACIFIC & 6TH
1286 PACIFIC & 11TH
1287 PACIFIC & 16TH
Inbound
(Via Pacific to 19th & Parks)
R- 22nd St
L- Parks Ave to Lineup
Stops Missed
3431 PACIFIC & VIRGINIA BEACH
3433 PACIFIC & 16TH
5536 PACIFIC & 11TH
5749 ATLANTIC & 3RD
Update: Newport News Shipyard 5K
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Huntington Ingalls will hold the Newport News Shipyard 5K along sections of West Avenue and Washington Avenue. The Routes 105, 106, and 107 will detour until completion of the race.
Route 105
Outbound
Via 34th Street to Peninsula Town Center
L – Warwick
L – 42nd
L – Huntington
L – 39th
Regular Route
Stop Missed
2558 WASHINGTON & 37TH
Inbound
Via 39th Street to Newport News Transit
L – Huntington
R – 35th
Regular Route
Stop Missed
2500 WASHINGTON & 37TH
Routes 106/107
Outbound
Via 34th Street to Warwick Boulevard
L – Warwick
Regular Route
Stops Missed
2558 WASHINGTON & 37TH
2608 WASHINGTON & 42ND
2610 WASHINGTON & 46TH
2611 WASHINGTON & 49TH
2612 49TH & HUNTINGTON
Inbound
Via Huntington Avenue to Newport News Transit
R – 35th
Regular Route
Stops Missed
2795 WASHINGTON & 49TH
2797 WASHINGTON & 46TH
2799 WASHINGTON & 41ST
2500 WASHINGTON & 37TH
Downtown Portsmouth Lineup Relocation
Starting Sunday, October 15, 2023, the downtown Portsmouth lineup at County and Court will relocate to Crawford Street between Columbia Street and King Street (adjacent to the Portsmouth Civic Center) until further notice. This will affect the Routes 41, 43, 45, 47, 50, and 980.
Update: ODU Homecoming Parade Cancelled
ODU Homecoming Parade originally scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023, has been cancelled. The Routes 2 & 4 will remain on regular route. Customers should still expect delays due to the football game and weather.
ODU Football Game Days
Old Dominion University will begin hosting home football games at S.B. Ballard Stadium starting on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Portions of 49th Street will be blocked on game days. The Routes 2 and 4 will be impacted.
Affected Dates
September 9
September 16
September 23
October 21
November 4
November 25
Route 2
No stops will be missed, but customers should expect heavy delays
Route 4
Outbound
Via Elkhorn Avenue to ODU
L- 43rd
L- Powhatan
L- 38th
Begin Inbound Route
Stops Missed
9158 POWHATAN & 46TH
9145 49TH & QUARANTINE
Inbound Stops Missed
9145 49TH & QUARANTINE
0264 HAMPTON & 45TH
5835 43RD & BOWDENS FERRY
5669 ELKHORN & 41ST
5668 ELKHORN & 39TH
Norfolk State Light Rail Station Elevators
The Westbound elevator at the Norfolk State University light rail platform is back in service. The Eastbound elevator at the Norfolk State University light rail platform is temporarily out of service. Customers heading eastbound may still enter and exit the platform via the stairwell. ADA customers are directed to board/disembark at Harbor Park Station to meet with a shuttle to the NSU Station.