Storm damages MTS lines, Orange line significantly impacted

SAN DIEGO — San Diego transportation officials are encouraging commuters and travelers to plan according if they are using public transportation due to damage from heavy rains and flooding from the January 22 storm.

All three San Diego Metropolitan Transit System trolley lines will be running at lesser capacities than normal. Officials said the Orange Line had suffered most of the damage from the storm. 

The Orange line is out of service between 12th & Imperial Transit Center and Courthouse Station as well as between Lemon Grove Transit Center.

MTS suggests that riders take the Blue Line at America Plaza or 12th & Imperial as an alternative for the downtown route. MTS said that buses will shuttle riders between impacted stations on the eastern disruption.

The Blue and Green lines are undamaged, but riders can expect delays as the system recovers.

Bus service is operational on Tuesday. There is a full schedule but some roadway detours are still in effect. 

Riders can check the MTS website for the latest trip information.

Service impacts are as follows: 

Orange Line: 

• In service between 12th & Imperial Transit Center (downtown San Diego) Lemon Grove Transit Center due to storm damage
• Not in service between 12th & Imperial Transit Center and Courthouse Station (downtown core)
• Riders can use Blue Line at America Plaza or 12th & Imperial as an alternative
• Not in service between Euclid Transit Center and Lemon Grove Transit Center due to storm damage
• Buses will be shuttling passengers between impacted stations
• In service between Lemon Grove Transit Center and Arnele (end of line) 

Green Line: 

• Serving all stations (12th & Imperial Transit Center – Santee Station)
• Riders should anticipate delays as the system recovers 

UC San Diego Blue Line: 

• Serving all stations (San Ysidro Transit Center – UTC) 
• Riders should anticipate delays as the system recovers  

Bus service is operating a full schedule but some roadway detours remain in effect. 

Riders are encouraged to plan accordingly for delays by contacting Information and Trip Planning for the latest updates at 619-233-3004 (available 5:30am to 8:30pm), or checking the latest on the Alerts and Detours page.