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Service Alert: Gloucester Bus Service Delays Possible August 15–16 for Stage Fort Park Shuttle, Route #5 & Route #6

Riders should plan for possible Gloucester bus service delays on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026, due to increased traffic associated with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival and expected boating activity at the Blynman Bridge.


Blynman drawbridge in Gloucester, MA

Affected Service:

  • Stage Fort Park Shuttle

  • Route #5 West Gloucester/Essex

  • Route #6 Magnolia


Why Delays Are Possible

The Gloucester Waterfront Festival is expected to bring increased vehicle traffic to the area. Increased boating traffic may also result in more frequent openings of the Blynman Bridge, temporarily stopping roadway traffic and affecting bus travel times.


What Riders Should Know

All three services are expected to operate, but buses may run behind their published schedules at times throughout the weekend. Riders using the Stage Fort Park Shuttle, Route #5, or Route #6 should allow additional travel time and plan connections accordingly.


For current service information or questions about Gloucester bus service delays, contact CATA Bus Dispatch & Operations at 978-283-7916.

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