DC Bus Stop Closes — But Riders Have Options
Metro bus stop D70 at Connecticut Avenue and Wyoming Avenue closes Jan 28 until mid-April
DC Bus Stop Closes for Three Months
Riders who use Connecticut Avenue NW at Wyoming Avenue will need to find alternate stops starting late January. Metro's bus stop D70 at that location closes January 28 and won't reopen until mid-April, transit officials said. The nearly three-month closure affects a stop that serves multiple routes through the upper Northwest DC corridor, though officials didn't specify which routes will be impacted or how many daily riders use the stop.
Why the Stop Is Closing
Transit officials classified the closure as high-severity, indicating significant potential impact on riders' daily commutes. The agency didn't provide details about why the stop needs to close for nearly three months or what work will be done at the location. Metro typically closes bus stops temporarily for infrastructure improvements, utility work, or street reconstruction projects, but specific reasons for this closure weren't available by publication time. The Connecticut Avenue corridor serves residential neighborhoods and connects riders to Metro's Red Line stations.
Timeline and Alternative Options
The closure takes effect January 28, 2026, and continues through April 15, 2026. Officials haven't said which nearby stops riders should use as alternatives during the closure period. Connecticut Avenue NW has multiple bus stops spaced along the corridor, and riders typically can walk one or two blocks to reach the next nearest stop. The agency didn't provide information about whether temporary stops will be established or if service frequency will be adjusted on affected routes to accommodate displaced riders.
What Riders Need to Know
Commuters who regularly use stop D70 should identify alternative stops before the January 28 closure date. Metro said it will provide updates about the closure, though officials didn't specify how riders will be notified of changes or when additional details will be released. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus locations and alternative routing options during the closure period.
Planning Around the Closure
The three-month closure will affect riders through the late winter and early spring months. Officials said the stop is expected to reopen April 15, though whether that date could change wasn't addressed. Riders who depend on this stop for daily commutes should allow extra time for walking to alternative stops and consider that nearby stops may see increased crowding during the closure period. Moovit provides updated bus arrival times and can help riders navigate to the nearest available stops along Connecticut Avenue NW.
