C83 Route Adjusts for Oregon Ave Construction
WMATA C83 bus route detours westbound through June 11 due to Oregon Avenue construction
WMATA C83 Route Detours for Oregon Ave Work
Riders on WMATA's C83 Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights bus route face a temporary detour through early June as construction closes a section of Oregon Avenue NW. The detour affects westbound buses traveling to Friendship Heights, while eastbound service to Barnaby Woods continues on its regular route, transit officials said Wednesday. The construction work runs from February 4 through June 11, 2026, closing Oregon Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW.
Construction Closes Key Northwest Corridor
The street closure affects a critical section of the C83 route that connects residential neighborhoods in Northwest Washington to the Friendship Heights commercial district. WMATA announced the detour on February 4, 2026, as construction work began on Oregon Avenue NW at Nebraska Avenue. Officials didn't specify the nature of the construction project or which agency is performing the work. The four-month closure represents one of the longer street closures affecting Metrobus routes in the area this year.
Westbound Buses Follow Alternate Path
Westbound C83 buses heading to Friendship Heights will detour at Oregon Avenue NW and Lindsay Drive, then resume their regular route at Utah Place NW and 31st Place, according to WMATA. Eastbound buses traveling to Barnaby Woods won't require any route changes and will maintain normal service patterns. Officials didn't provide details on how much additional travel time the detour might add for westbound passengers. The alternate route keeps buses on nearby residential streets to maintain service continuity during the construction period.
Four-Month Timeline Through June
The construction and resulting detour will remain in effect through Thursday, June 11, 2026, WMATA confirmed. The advisory was last updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 2:23 PM, when the detour took effect. Officials haven't said whether the June 11 completion date could change based on construction progress or weather delays. Passengers can sign up for MetroAlerts for updates on the detour and any schedule changes.
Riders Advised to Plan Extra Time
Transit officials urged riders to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the construction period, particularly those traveling westbound to Friendship Heights. The detour affects one of two directions on the C83 route, which serves residential areas in Barnaby Woods and the commercial hub at Friendship Heights. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternate route suggestions for C83 riders navigating the temporary detour through June.
