D70 Stops Close — DC Riders Adapt Through April
Two D70 bus stops on Connecticut Ave NW close for 11 weeks starting January 28
D70 Bus Stops Close on Connecticut Ave NW
Two D70 bus stops on Connecticut Ave NW will be closed for nearly three months, affecting daily commuters in Northwest DC. The stops at R St NW and Wyoming Ave NW will be out of service from January 28 through April 15, transit officials said Tuesday. WMATA classified the closures as high severity, indicating significant impact on riders who use this busy corridor. Passengers will need to walk to nearby stops during the closure period.
Extended Closure Affects Busy Northwest Corridor
Connecticut Ave NW serves as a major transit corridor connecting residential neighborhoods in Northwest DC to downtown employment centers. The D70 route carries thousands of riders daily, many of whom rely on these stops for their regular commutes. WMATA typically closes bus stops temporarily for infrastructure work, utility repairs, or construction projects that make stops inaccessible or unsafe. Officials didn't specify the reason for these particular closures or whether construction activity is involved. Transit agencies generally try to minimize closure durations, but the nearly 11-week timeframe suggests substantial work is planned for the area.
Two Stops Remain Closed Through Mid-April
The closure affects the R St NW stop and the Wyoming Ave NW stop, both serving the D70 route along Connecticut Ave. Officials haven't said how many riders typically use these stops daily or provided ridership data for the affected locations. The stops will remain closed continuously from January 28 through April 15, with no partial reopenings planned during that period. WMATA's service status page lists the closures with detailed location information, though specific details about alternative stop distances weren't immediately available. Riders will need to use the next nearest stops on the D70 route in either direction.
Closures Begin Late January Through Spring
The stop closures took effect January 28, 2026, and will continue for 77 days until April 15, 2026. WMATA posted the closure information on its official service status website, providing riders with advance notice of the changes. Officials didn't say whether additional stops might be affected or if the closure period could be extended beyond the April 15 date. The agency typically updates its service alerts as conditions change, but a timeline for providing additional details about the closures wasn't available.
Riders Should Plan for Alternative Stops
Passengers who regularly use the R St NW or Wyoming Ave NW stops should identify alternative boarding locations before the closure period ends in mid-April. WMATA recommends allowing extra travel time to reach nearby stops along the D70 route. Officials said riders should check service alerts regularly for any updates to the closure timeline or additional information about the work being performed. Moovit provides real-time D70 bus locations and can help riders find the nearest available stops during the closure period.
