NextStop Blog

The Convention Center MetroLink Station in downtown St. Louis will temporarily close for several months starting on Monday, January 6, 2025. The closure is needed for maintenance and repairs of station infrastructure, removal of aging escalators, and staircase rehabilitation and construction. The Convention Center Station will reopen after the project is completed, which is anticipated to be next spring.

During the temporary closure, you will not be able to access the Convention Center Station or station platform, and MetroLink trains will not stop at the station. Metro Transit will operate a Metro Shuttle during the closure between the Civic Center and Convention Center MetroLink Stations to assist you when you’re traveling to or from destinations near Convention Center, like the MX District and The Dome at America’s Center. The Metro Shuttle van operates every 25 minutes.

Traveling from Convention Center to MetroLink
Customers should look for the shuttle sign at street level, board and ride the shuttle van to the Civic Center MetroLink Station, then board MetroLink to continue their commute.

Traveling to Convention Center from MetroLink
Customers should ride MetroLink to the Civic Center MetroLink Station, look for the shuttle sign by the bus bays at Civic Center, then ride the shuttle van to the Convention Center Station.

Enhancement work was recently completed at the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station, which included installation of new staircases, lighting, structural work and other infrastructure improvements. The 8th & Pine MetroLink Station reopened and returned to service on Monday, December 16.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Metro Transit Information at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text), available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.