If you ride the Lynx Blue Line from South Charlotte or Pineville toward uptown, build in a little extra time this November and early December. The Charlotte Area Transit System will run trains on a single track through parts of the line on several stretches of dates while crews build the foundation for a new South End station and repair concrete at Archdale Station, CATS announced.

Why it's happening

  • Most of the work is for the new South End station near the pedestrian rail crossing by Publix, where crews will install a grade beam and concrete foundation.
  • On Nov. 14 and 15, crews will repair concrete at Archdale Station.

The schedule and where to board

While single-tracking is in effect, trains in both directions share one track through the work zone, so riders board on the same platform no matter which way they're headed.

  • Mon., Nov. 2 to Fri., Nov. 6: New Bern to Bland stations. Board on the southbound platform (toward I-485/South Blvd.).
  • Mon., Nov. 9 to Fri., Nov. 13: New Bern to Bland stations. Board on the southbound platform.
  • Sat., Nov. 14 to Sun., Nov. 15: Archdale to Scaleybark stations. Board on the northbound platform (toward uptown and UNC Charlotte Main).
  • Mon., Nov. 30 to Fri., Dec. 4: New Bern to Bland stations. Board on the northbound platform.
  • Mon., Dec. 7 to Fri., Dec. 11: New Bern to Bland stations. Board on the northbound platform.

Tips for riders

  • Blue Line trains will keep running throughout the work. CATS suggests planning ahead and allowing extra travel time.
  • Look for directional signs and listen for announcements at stations. Updated schedules and live train tracking are on the CATS-Pass app and the CATS website.
  • Questions or need help? CATS Customer Service is at 704-336-7433.

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Source: Charlotte Area Transit System, Oct. 9, 2026