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.
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
Route 1: Granby and Little Creek Stop Service Adjustment
Due to traffic and safety concerns, the Route 1 will no longer service the bus stop at Granby & Little Creek (0169). Customers needing to board or disembark the Route 1 inbound must go to the Ward’s Corner transfer area instead.
NSU Light Rail Station Eastside Elevator Out of Service
At the Norfolk State Light Rail Platform, the eastside elevator (side closest to Wilson Hall Building) is out of service until further notice. Please use the westbound elevator on the opposite side of Brambleton Avenue (side with bus shelters) to access the Light Rail.
Route 9: Construction Detour Five Points
The Route 9 is detouring due to a construction at five points
Outbound Stops Missed
0774 SEWELLS POINT & GREENWOOD
0649 SEWELLS POINT & PARTRIDGE
0650 SEWELLS POINT & QUAIL
Inbound Stops Missed
0675 SEWELLS POINT & QUAIL
0759 SEWELLS POINT & STRAND
0676 SEWELLS POINT & GREENWOOD