DC C11 Bus Adjusts Route — Service Continues
C11 bus bypasses Pennsylvania-Potomac stop with no timeline for restoration
C11 Bus Skips Pennsylvania-Potomac Stop
Washington's C11 bus route is bypassing the stop at Pennsylvania Avenue and Potomac Avenue, requiring riders to use nearby stops instead. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority confirmed the bypass is in effect as of November 2025, though officials haven't said when normal service will resume. WMATA hasn't specified which alternative stops riders should use or how many commuters are affected by the change.
Limited Details on Service Change
The bypass appears to be a routine operational adjustment, though WMATA hasn't publicly stated the reason for the change. Transit agencies typically implement stop bypasses due to construction, safety concerns, or infrastructure maintenance, according to industry standards. Officials didn't provide details about whether the bypass is related to broader construction projects in the area. The C11 route normally operates between Anacostia Station and Columbia Heights, serving neighborhoods across the District.
Scope of Route Modification
The service change affects only the single stop at the Pennsylvania and Potomac Avenue intersection. WMATA's service alert confirms buses won't stop at this location, but the agency hasn't released information about daily ridership at the affected stop. Officials didn't specify how far riders will need to walk to reach alternative boarding locations. The number of C11 trips operating each day remains unchanged, with only the stop pattern modified.
No Timeline for Service Restoration
WMATA hasn't announced when buses will resume stopping at Pennsylvania and Potomac Avenue. The agency typically provides advance notice before implementing service changes, though whether riders received notification before this bypass began wasn't clear from available information. Officials said they'll provide updates through their service status system, but a specific timeline for when additional details will be released wasn't provided.
Riders Advised to Check for Updates
Commuters who regularly use the Pennsylvania and Potomac Avenue stop should plan to board at nearby C11 stops until service resumes. WMATA hasn't specified which alternative stops are closest to the bypassed location. Randy Clarke, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of WMATA, oversees system operations, though the agency hasn't issued a statement about this specific service change. Riders can check Moovit for real-time C11 bus locations and service updates.
