TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority's downtown hub will reopen to the public Monday, Aug. 8.
A sewage issue in the basement of the TARTA hub on North Huron Street closed the facility down on Monday. TARTA spokesman Andy Cole said the sewage issue was unrelated to the recent renovations to the hub.
While the hub is closed, passes are being sold at TARTA’s Central Avenue garage, 1127 W. Central Avenue, during the following hours:
- Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-noon
TARTA closed the hub on May 30 for the renovations and estimated its reopening for late July. The renovations included asbestos abatement, painting and floor, ceiling and insulation replacement.
But in a press release on Monday afternoon, Cole said "due to unforeseen circumstances and out of an abundance of caution and care for the safety of its customers and team members," the hub will be closed until further notice.
As of 5 p.m., Cole said the sewage issue arose in the last half hour.
The press release states, "TARTA apologizes for any inconvenience. Customers will be able to purchase one-trip and Day passes on board fixed-route vehicles, and can purchase all TARTA passes at the Central Avenue garage (1127 W. Central Avenue)."
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