ENSACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is notifying riders and the community of scheduled Blue Line service disruptions throughout April 2026 as part of the ongoing Light Rail Modernization Project. This multi‑year effort includes raising platforms to accommodate SacRT’s new low‑floor light rail trains and represents the largest capital project in the agency’s 53‑year history. Construction efforts on the Blue Line will be in place in various areas through 2027.
During construction periods, bus bridges (shuttle buses) will operate between impacted stations to support Blue Line travel. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
April 2026 Construction and Service Disruption Schedule
Monday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Swanston stations, trains will pass through Marconi/Arcade station but not stop at the station.
- Platform construction at Marconi/Arcade Station
Thursday, April 16 One-day Service Disruption
- Bus Bridge between Watt/I-80 and Alkali Flat/La Valentina
- Platform construction at Marconi
Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 Two-Day Service Disruption
- Bus Bridge from Watt/I-80 to Alkali Flat
- Continued platform construction at Marconi
Sunday, April 19 – Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Bus bridge between Roseville Road and Swanston stations, trains will pass through Marconi/Arcade station but not stop at the station.
- Note: The train will not pass through the station on Friday, April 24.
- Continued platform construction at Marconi/Arcade Station.
Friday, April 24 – Saturday, April 25, 2026 Two-Day Service Disruption
- Bus Bridge from Watt/I-80 to Alkali Flat
- Continued platform construction at Marconi
SacRT appreciates riders’ patience as we work to modernize the Blue Line for the future. The platform improvements are essential to introducing the agency’s new low-floor trains and enhancing accessibility, reliability, and system capacity.
Between now and 2027, SacRT will be modifying 15 Blue Line stations from Watt/I-80 to Meadowview stations and 8th & O Station in downtown Sacramento.
SacRT previously completed platform modifications at four Blue Line stations including Roseville Road, Swanston, Globe, Alkali Flat/La Valentina stations and the Blue Line south extension from Morrison Creek to Cosumnes River College have updated platforms to meet the new train height requirements.
Important Note: The construction schedule can shift for a variety of reasons including weather. Riders are urged to check the SacRT website for the latest construction schedule.
For route information, updates, and construction details, visit sacrt.com/StationClosure.