Arlington Bus Stop Shifts to Ballston for Construction

WMATA closes North Fairfax Drive bus stop April 20-May 18 for construction work

WMATA Closes Arlington Bus Stop for Construction

Riders using four WMATA bus routes in Arlington will need to board at a different location for nearly a month starting April 20. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the bus stop at North Fairfax Drive at North Utah Street will close temporarily for construction, affecting routes A58, A70, A76, and F50 through May 18. Passengers should use Ballston Station Bus Bay K instead during the closure period.

Construction Prompts Month-Long Closure

The closure affects stop ID #6000530, a regular boarding point for multiple Arlington bus routes. Transit officials said construction activities necessitate the temporary closure, which'll last four weeks. WMATA typically closes bus stops for infrastructure improvements, utility work, or nearby development projects that require street access. The agency didn't specify what type of construction is planned for this location, but officials said the work requires complete stop closure rather than partial access.

Four Routes Redirect to Ballston Station

All four affected routes—A58, A70, A76, and F50—will use Ballston Station Bus Bay K (stop ID #6000531) as the alternative boarding location throughout the construction period. The temporary stop serves as a major transit hub with multiple bus bays designed to accommodate route changes. Officials said passengers should allow extra time to reach the alternative location, though they didn't provide specific walking distance or time estimates between the closed stop and Ballston Station. The agency said all four routes will resume normal stop service once construction concludes.

Closure Runs Through Mid-May

The stop closure takes effect Monday, April 20, 2026, and continues through Monday, May 18, 2026. Transit officials said the four-week timeline allows contractors to complete necessary work while minimizing disruption to regular service. WMATA didn't say whether the closure could extend beyond May 18 if construction delays occur. The agency typically provides updates through its MetroAlerts system when closure timelines change.

Riders Should Plan Alternative Routes

Passengers who regularly use the North Fairfax Drive stop should plan for the temporary change and allow additional travel time to reach Ballston Station Bus Bay K. Officials said riders can sign up for service alerts to receive updates about the closure and any schedule changes. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for WMATA services throughout the Arlington area, helping riders adjust to temporary stop changes and plan trips using the Ballston Station alternative.