C81 Stops Shift for Kennedy St Infrastructure Work
Two C81 stops at Kennedy St and 14th St NW close March 26-May 26 for construction work
C81 Bus Stops Close for Kennedy St Work
Two C81 bus stops on Kennedy Street NW will close for two months starting March 26, 2026, as construction work begins on the Kennedy St Project. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the closure affects stops at Kennedy Street and 14th Street, with riders directed to alternate stops at Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue. The closure continues through May 26, 2026.
Construction Project Spans Two Months
The Kennedy St Project represents ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area, transit officials said. WMATA typically closes bus stops temporarily when construction work makes it unsafe or impractical for buses to access regular stopping locations. The two-month timeline allows contractors to complete necessary work while the agency maintains service on the C81 route. Officials didn't specify what type of construction work the Kennedy St Project involves or whether it's related to street improvements, utility work, or other infrastructure needs.
Alternate Stops Available at Georgia Avenue
The closure affects stops #1002607 and #1003004 at Kennedy Street and 14th Street. Eastbound C81 riders should use stop #1002602 at Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue, while westbound passengers can board at stop #1002610 at the same intersection. The alternate stops are located at Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue, though officials didn't provide the walking distance between the closed stops and the temporary alternatives. WMATA said riders should allow extra travel time during the closure period.
Closure Runs Through Late May
The bus stop closure takes effect March 26, 2026, and runs through May 26, 2026. WMATA announced the closure in advance to give riders time to plan alternate routes or adjust their schedules. The agency encourages customers to sign up for MetroAlerts for service updates, though officials didn't say whether additional notifications will be sent as the closure date approaches or when the stops reopen.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Walks
C81 passengers who regularly use the Kennedy Street and 14th Street stops will need to walk to the Georgia Avenue alternate stops during the two-month closure. Transit officials said riders should plan trips accordingly and allow extra time for travel. Moovit provides real-time C81 bus locations and alternate route options for WMATA riders affected by the Kennedy Street stop closures.
