ENSACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will temporarily suspend Green Line light rail service beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, to accommodate major construction in the Railyards, including the addition of a new light rail station at 7th Avenue and Railyards Boulevard. The service suspension is expected to last through summer 2026.
The temporary closure will only impact one station, 7th & Richards/Township 9, as all other Green Line stops are also served by either the Blue or Gold lines.
“We are excited to bring a new light rail station to the growing Railyards area, one of the largest urban infill projects in the country,” said Henry Li, SacRT General Manager/CEO. “While we understand this temporary disruption may inconvenience some riders, the long-term benefits of improved access and connectivity to the Railyards and downtown Sacramento are well worth the investment. We appreciate our riders’ patience and support during this transformative phase.”
“The Railyards represent Sacramento’s next great neighborhood, and public transit is essential to its success,” said Rick Jennings, SacRT Board Chair and Sacramento City Councilmember. “This new station will help connect residents, workers, and visitors to the heart of our city. It’s a major step forward in making the Railyards a thriving, transit-oriented community.”
Alternative Service Options
During the service suspension, SacRT encourages riders to utilize bus route 11, which serves the area near the 7th & Richards/Township 9 Station. To better accommodate passengers, Route 11 will have expanded weekday service from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning June 16, 2025.
Additionally, several bus routes in the vicinity — 11, 103, 106, and 129 — have been detoured off of 7th Street. The bus stop at 8th & F streets is temporarily closed during construction.
“We’re thrilled to see transit infrastructure expanding in the Railyards,” said Denton Kelley, president and CEO of the Railyards. “The new light rail station is a key component of our long-term vision to create a connected, accessible, and vibrant district that links Sacramento’s past and future. This progress wouldn’t be possible without SacRT’s partnership.”
Construction Timeline
Construction will begin with track alignment work in June 2025, followed by station construction starting in October 2025. The new station is expected to be completed and open for service by summer 2026.
For more information visit sacrt.com/GreenLine.
About the Railyards Project
The Railyards is transforming 244 acres of historic land into a vibrant, mixed-use urban district that will double the size of downtown Sacramento. This dynamic area will feature key projects such as the A.J. apartments, a state-of-the-art Kaiser medical center, a live music venue in the rehabilitated Central Shops, and the cutting-edge Sacramento Republic FC stadium. The Railyards is where history, innovation, and community come together to create a destination built for connection, culture, and progress.