SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is notifying riders and the public that the east platform (for travel inbound toward 8th & Capitol) at the 8th & O Street light rail station will remain closed through late 2026.

While major building construction by the California Department of General Services at 1416 9th Street is expected to conclude at the end of this year (2025), additional work is still needed at the station before full reopening is possible. The bus stops that were closed during construction efforts at 8th & O streets and 9th & N streets will reopen to riders on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Due to the construction fencing and site limitations, SacRT was unable to raise the east platform during the last phase of light rail station platform upgrades. The platform must be modified to meet the new height requirements for SacRT’s modern low-floor light rail trains. A new construction contract for this platform work is expected to be in place by early 2026.

“We understand the inconvenience this extended closure causes and appreciate our riders’ patience,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “Once we are able to begin this next phase of platform upgrades, 8th & O Street Station will be a top priority.”

Until the work is complete, the east platform (for trains traveling inbound toward 8th & Capitol) will remain closed. Riders should use Archives Plaza Station as an alternative for inbound service. The west platform at 8th & O Street Station (serving trains traveling outbound toward Archives Plaza) remains open.

Riders are encouraged to visit sacrt.com/8thandO for updates and maps.