D70 Stop Closes, But DC Transit Keeps Moving
D70 bus stop at Connecticut Avenue NW at R Street closes for 77 days starting January 28
D70 Bus Stop Closes on Connecticut Avenue
A bus stop on WMATA's D70 route will be temporarily unavailable for nearly three months starting late January. The stop at Connecticut Avenue NW at R Street closes January 28, 2026, and won't reopen until April 15, transit officials said. Riders who regularly use this location will need to find alternative stops along the route during the closure period.
High-Severity Closure Affects Daily Commuters
WMATA classified the closure as high severity, indicating significant impact on passengers who depend on this stop for their daily commutes. The Connecticut Avenue corridor serves a busy section of Northwest DC with residential and commercial destinations. Officials didn't specify the reason for the temporary closure, though transit agencies typically close stops for infrastructure repairs, construction projects, or street improvements. The nearly three-month duration suggests substantial work is planned for the area.
Riders Must Use Nearby Alternative Stops
Passengers who typically board or exit at Connecticut Avenue NW at R Street will need to use nearby stops along the D70 route during the closure. Officials didn't provide specific alternative stop locations, though the D70 route continues to operate on Connecticut Avenue with other stops remaining open. Transit officials said riders should identify their alternative stops before the January 28 closure date to avoid confusion on their first affected commute. The agency hasn't said whether temporary signage will be posted at the closed stop directing passengers to the nearest available alternatives.
Closure Runs Through Mid-April
The temporary closure takes effect January 28, 2026, and continues through April 15, 2026, spanning 77 days. Officials haven't said whether the April 15 reopening date could change based on project progress. WMATA typically provides updates on its service status page when closure timelines shift, though the agency didn't specify how frequently it will update information about this particular stop closure.
Plan Ahead for Route Adjustments
Regular users of this stop should plan extra time for their commutes starting January 28, as walking to alternative stops may add several minutes to travel times. Officials recommend checking for updates on alternative stop locations before the closure begins. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA's D70 route to help riders navigate service changes during the temporary closure.
