C83 Bus Detours for Oregon Ave Construction
Westbound C83 buses detour through mid-June due to Oregon Avenue closure
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WMATA C83 Bus Detours for Oregon Ave Construction
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Westbound C83 bus riders heading to Friendship Heights will need to follow a detour route through mid-June as construction closes part of Oregon Avenue NW, transit officials said Wednesday. The detour affects the Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights route between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive, though eastbound service to Barnaby Woods won't see changes. WMATA announced the temporary routing adjustment will remain in place through June 11, 2026.
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WMATA Metrobus on residential street in Northwest DC neighborhood with trees and parked cars visible along route
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The construction project requires a full street closure on Oregon Avenue NW between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive, affecting one of the key segments of the C83 route. WMATA typically implements directional detours when construction blocks only a portion of a route's path, allowing the agency to maintain service in both directions with minimal disruption. The C83 serves residential neighborhoods in upper Northwest DC, connecting Barnaby Woods with the Friendship Heights commercial district and Metro station. Officials didn't specify what type of construction work necessitates the four-month closure.
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Westbound buses will detour at Lindsay Drive on Oregon Avenue NW, then resume regular routing at Utah Place NW and 31st Place, according to the transit agency. The detour adds several blocks to the westbound journey, though WMATA hasn't said whether scheduled trip times will be adjusted to account for the longer route. Eastbound buses traveling from Friendship Heights to Barnaby Woods will continue on their normal path without changes. Officials didn't provide details about how many daily trips operate on the C83 or how many riders typically use the affected segment.
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Street construction work zone with orange barriers and equipment on residential DC street with row houses in background
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The detour took effect Wednesday, February 4, 2026, when the advisory was issued at 2:23 PM, and will remain in place through Thursday, June 11, 2026. The four-month timeline suggests substantial roadwork, though officials haven't detailed the project scope or whether the June completion date could change. WMATA typically updates service advisories as construction timelines shift, but the agency didn't say how frequently it'll provide progress updates for this particular closure.
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Riders should allow extra travel time during the construction period, particularly during peak hours when traffic congestion could extend detour-related delays. WMATA encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts for real-time service updates, though officials didn't specify whether the system will send notifications about detour-related delays. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for C83 riders navigating the temporary service changes.
