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Expect Delays: Week of 6/30

Paving may cause delays to HWC and TCP. Allow extra time for travel

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Significant Delays

Routes Affected: HWC, TCP

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/538-paving-on-prices-fork-beginning-sun-6-22-delays-possible

Monday 6/23 - Friday 7/25: Hahn Hall Stop

Hahn Hall bus stop will remain open during sidewalk construction, but bus may stop in a different location.

Type: Stop

Cause: Construction

Effect: Stop Moved

Stops Affected: 1149

More Info:

Monday 6/30 – New Explorer Blue Stop #2227

On Monday, 6/30, a new stop #2227 Conston/Farmview Southbound will open on the Explorer Blue route.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Other

Routes Affected: BLU, 2227

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/539-new-explorer-blue-stop-2227

Wednesday 7/2 - Explorer Blue Detour

Due to Church St. being closed, Explorer Blue will detour. Stop 2171 Church/Brown will not be serviced and Stop 2170 N Franklin/Church will be serviced by the Gold route only. Call 540-443-1500 for more information.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: BLU, 2171, 2170

More Info:

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Transportation Connections

There are several options for travel by public transportation to locations outside of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, including connections to regional airports and Amtrak.

Radford Transit

Radford Transit provides connections between Christiansburg, and Radford, Monday through Saturday. During weekday's, transfer to BT's Two Town Trolley to complete the trip to Blacksburg; during weekend evening hours, the Radford Transit route completes the connection from Radford and Christiansburg to Blacksburg. Bus stops in Christiansburg include:

  • Downtown Christiansburg's Business District
  • Christiansburg Aquatic Center
  • New River Valley Mall

On weekends, stops in Blacksburg include:

  • First & Main Shopping Center
  • Blacksburg Municipal Building
  • Virginia Tech – Squires Student Center

Visit www.radfordtransit.com or call 540-831-5911 for more information.

Smart Way

The Smart Way bus system serves Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Roanoke providing transfer locations to other regional bus service, the Blacksburg-Roanoke Regional Airport and the Roanoke Amtrak station. Riders should be aware the Blacksburg-Roanoke airport is a regional airport; transportation options to Blacksburg and Christiansburg are limted to Monday through Saturday. Bus stops in Blacksburg and Christiansburg include:

  • Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech
  • Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg
  • Laurel Street in Christiansburg
  • Kenneth B. Gibson Park and Ride lot in Christiansburg (near Exit 118 on I-81).

Visit www.smartwaybus.com or call 1-800-388-7005 for more information.

Virginia Breeze

The Virginia Breeze bus service provides daily service between Blacksburg and Union Station in Washington, D.C., with multiple stops along the way. Bus stops in the NRV include:

  • Blacksburg: Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech
  • Christiansburg: Kenneth B. Gibson Park & Ride lot in Christiansburg (near Exit 118 on I-81)

Visit www.catchthevabreeze.com for more information.

For information about other travel options available through Virginia Tech please visit https://parking.vt.edu/alternative/regional.html.

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