C83 Bus Adjusts Route for Oregon Ave Work

C83 bus detours around Oregon Avenue construction through June 11, 2026

C83 Bus Detours on Oregon Ave for Construction

Washington's C83 bus route will detour around construction on Oregon Avenue NW starting Wednesday, affecting westbound riders traveling to Friendship Heights through mid-June. WMATA announced the temporary route change February 4 as construction crews close Oregon Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive. Eastbound buses heading to Barnaby Woods won't be affected by the detour.

Four-Month Construction Project Closes Street Segment

The construction project will close a section of Oregon Avenue NW for more than four months, running through June 11, 2026, transit officials said. The closure affects a key segment of the C83 Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights route, which connects residential neighborhoods in Northwest Washington. Officials didn't specify what type of construction work necessitates the extended street closure. WMATA typically coordinates with District agencies on infrastructure projects that affect bus routes, though details about the specific work weren't provided in the advisory.

Westbound Buses Follow Alternate Route

Westbound C83 buses will detour at Lindsay Drive on Oregon Avenue NW, then resume their regular route on Utah Place NW at 31st Place, according to WMATA. The detour adds several blocks to the westbound journey for riders heading to Friendship Heights. Officials didn't estimate how much additional travel time the detour will add. Eastbound service to Barnaby Woods will continue on the regular route without changes, transit officials confirmed.

Detour Runs Through Mid-June

The temporary route change takes effect February 4 and will remain in place until construction wraps up June 11, WMATA said. The agency updated its service advisory at 2:23 PM on the first day of the detour. Officials encouraged riders to sign up for MetroAlerts for updates if construction timelines change or additional service modifications become necessary.

Riders Should Plan Extra Travel Time

Passengers using the C83 route should allow extra travel time during the four-month construction period, particularly for westbound trips to Friendship Heights. The detour affects a residential corridor in Northwest Washington where alternative bus routes are limited. Riders can track real-time bus locations and receive service alerts through Moovit, which provides updated arrival times and route information for WMATA buses throughout the construction period.