DC D10 Bus Adapts Route for Kennedy Center Event
D10 bus route detours around Kennedy Center for seven hours on Dec 5, bypassing four stops
D10 Bus Detours Dec 5 for Kennedy Center Event
WMATA's D10 bus route will detour around the Kennedy Center for about seven hours on December 5, transit officials announced Tuesday. The detour runs from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PM due to a special event at the venue, affecting riders traveling between Foggy Bottom and Georgetown. Four stops won't be served during the detour, officials said.
Detour Routes Around Kennedy Center Area
The temporary routing change affects service in Northwest DC near the Kennedy Center, a venue that regularly hosts performances and galas generating significant traffic. Transit agencies routinely implement detours for special events to maintain service while accommodating city activities, according to WMATA. Officials didn't specify which Kennedy Center event is prompting the detour. The agency published the alert December 2, giving riders three days' notice to plan alternative travel.
Four Stops Bypassed During Evening Hours
D10 buses will detour via Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington Circle, K Street NW, and 26th Street NW during the event. Four stops won't be served: New Hampshire Avenue & Virginia Avenue NW, New Hampshire Avenue & F Street NW inbound, Rock Creek Parkway & Virginia Avenue NW, and Rock Creek Parkway & F Street NW. Officials haven't said whether additional bus service or shuttles will be provided to serve affected stops. Specific ridership data for the D10 route wasn't available.
Service Returns to Normal After Midnight
Regular D10 service will resume after 11:59 PM on December 5, officials confirmed. Ian Jannetta, Assistant General Manager for Bus at WMATA, oversees bus operations including temporary routing changes for special events. The detour lasts approximately seven hours, though officials didn't provide estimates for how many riders will be affected by the service change.
Riders Advised to Plan Ahead for Evening Travel
Passengers who regularly use the D10 route should allow extra travel time or check for alternative routes during the detour period. Officials said riders traveling to or from the affected area should plan ahead for the evening service change. Moovit provides real-time updates for WMATA bus routes, helping riders track D10 buses and find alternative connections during service changes.
