Central Piedmont students who rely on CATS should plan ahead: Blue Line and Gold Line services will be temporarily suspended for preventative maintenance this weekend. 

Why it matters: The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is performing maintenance to ensure safe, efficient service. 

Details: 

• When: Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14 
• Impact:  
  • Gold Line and South Blue Line (7th Street to I-485) will shut down at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. 
  • The North Blue Line (7th Street to UNCC) will shut down at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. 
  • The last trains will depart between 2 and 3 p.m. Riders should use the trip planner for exact times. 
  • Bus bridges will replace rail service during the shutdown. Connector signs will mark stops, and buses will display “Bus Bridge” for easy identification. 
  • Regular service resumes Monday, Dec. 15. 

What to do: 

• Check detailed bus bridge locations at https://www.ridetransit.org. 
• Download the CATS-Pass app for real-time updates and fare purchases. 
• For questions, call customer service at 704-336-7433.