Safety is our top priority during weather events that may create hazardous travel conditions. The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) will operate as follows:
Service Adjustments:
MATA Prioritizes Safety Amid Winter Weather Conditions
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of its customers and employees as the region prepares for significant snowfall. The National Weather Service has forecasted 4-8 inches of snow in Memphis through the early evening and has advised that roadway travel be restricted to essential trips only due to hazardous conditions.
Under this plan, MATA will operate the following routes:
- Route 11
- Route 36
- Route 39
- Route 40
- Route 42
- Route 50
- Route 52
- Route 57
We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and coordinate with City and State officials to ensure informed decisions based on the latest road conditions and forecasts.
Fixed-Route Buses:
- Friday, Jan. 10th: Service ends at 6 PM.
- Saturday, Jan. 11th: Service begins at 7 AM and ends at 6 PM.
- Sunday, Jan 12th: Service begins at 7AM and ends at 6PM.
MATA Plus:
- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: Limited to life-sustaining trips only.
- Assessment Center will be closed Friday, with appointments rescheduled.
Ready! On Demand & Groove On Demand:
- Service suspended Friday, Saturday, & Sunday(Jan 10-12th).
Transit Center Operations:
- Transit Center Lobbies: Open from 6 AM to 7 PM (Friday - Sunday).
Customer Service Hours:
Customer Service Counters:
- Hudson Transit Center: Open 7 AM–3 PM Friday and 8 AM -1 PM Saturday.
- American Way Transit Center: Open 7 AM–3 PM Friday; closed Saturday.
- Airways Transit Center: Open 8 AM–12 PM Friday; closed Saturday.
Call Center:
- Friday: Open 5 AM–7 PM.
- Saturday: Open 6:30 AM–5:30 PM.
Customers will be informed about service updates via the MATA website, Omnilert automated messages, social media, as well as news media.
Detours as of January 10th | 6AM
Route 4: Stops on College St. will not be served. The detour for route 4 is as follows: MISSISSIPPI BLVD@WALKER AVE, WALKER AVE@FORD PL, WALKER AVE@DR HOLLIS F PRICE ST, WALKER AVE. @NEPTUNE ST.
Route 32: The following stops will not be served:FRAYSER@RANGE HILLS, FRAYSER RALEIGH BLVD@REDCOAT RD, REDCOAT@FRAYSER RALEIGH, FRAYSER@REDCOAT, FRAYSER@WARFORD, FRAYSER@SCHOOLFIELD, FRAYSER@LADUE. The detour for route 4 is as follows: Watkins to Whitney St., Whitney to University, University to Frayser Blvd.
Route 39: The following stops will not be served: HORN LAKE@THIRD, LEVI@DEARBORN, LEVI@DECEMBER, LEVI@WEST VALLEY, LEVI@MCCAIN, LEVI@HAMMETT, LEVI@FORD, FORD@LEVI, FORD@MARLOWE, DEERSKIN DR@DEERSKIN COVE, DEERSKIN DR@MOCCASIN DR, MOCCASIN@MOCCASIN COVE, MOCCASIN@BLACKHAWK, BUFFALO@DEERSKIN, FORD@GAINESVILLE. The detour for route 39 is as follows: Jonetta to Hornlake, Hornlake to Shelby, Shelby to 3rd and will continue on the regular route.
Route 42: The following stops on Raines Rd. and Faronia will not be served: RAINES RD@PACE ST, RAINES RD@BARTON DR, FARONIA RD@MARLIN RD, FARONIA RD@SOUTHWIND DR, FARONIA RD@FINLEY RD, FARONIA RD@DAVIDSON DR, FARONIA RD@OAKWOOD DR, FARONIA RD@MAYHILL DR, FARONIA RD@FARROW RD, FARONIA RD@SHELBY DR. The detour for route 42 will be Elvis Presley and Shelby.
Route 42: The following stops on Shelby and Faronia will not be served: SHELBY DR@FARONIA RD, FARONIA RD@SHELBY DR, FARONIA RD@FARROW RD, FARONIA RD@MAYHILL DR, FARONIA RD@OAKWOOD DR, FARONIA RD@DAVIDSON DR, FARONIA RD@FINLEY RD, FARONIA RD@WESLEY DR, FARONIA RD@RAINES RD, RAINES RD@CHARLES DR, RAINES RD@BARTON DR. The detour for route 42 will be Elvis Presley and Shelby.
Fixed-Route Buses:
- Friday: Operating at normal start times; service ends at 6 PM.
- Saturday: Service begins at 7 AM and ends at 6 PM.
MATA Plus:
- Friday & Saturday: Limited to life-sustaining trips only.
- Assessment Center will be closed Friday, with appointments rescheduled.
Ready! On Demand & Groove On Demand:
- Service suspended Friday and Saturday.
Transit Center Operations:
- Transit Center Lobbies: Open from 6 AM to 7 PM both days.
Customer Service Hours:
Customer Service Counters:
- Hudson Transit Center: Open 7 AM–3 PM Friday and 8 AM -1 PM Saturday.
- American Way Transit Center: Open 7 AM–3 PM Friday; closed Saturday.
- Airways Transit Center: Open 8 AM–12 PM Friday; closed Saturday.
Call Center:
- Friday: Open 5 AM–7 PM.
- Saturday: Open 6:30 AM–5:30 PM.
Customers will be informed about service updates via the MATA website, Omnilert automated messages, social media, as well as news media.