DC D30 Stops Close — But Apps Keep Riders Moving

D30 bus stops at 10th Street NW and Constitution Avenue close Feb 9-16 for construction

D30 Bus Stops Close on Constitution Avenue

Riders using D30 bus stops at 10th Street NW and Constitution Avenue in downtown Washington will need alternate plans starting Sunday. The stops close February 9 and won't reopen until February 16, transit officials said. WMATA classified the weeklong closure as high severity, meaning it'll significantly affect regular commuting patterns for riders who depend on these Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue area stops.

Downtown Construction Drives Closure

The temporary closures affect a busy downtown corridor where federal buildings and tourist destinations generate steady ridership throughout the week. Transit agencies typically close stops when street construction, special events, or infrastructure work makes it unsafe or impossible for buses to access regular pickup locations. Officials didn't specify what's driving these particular closures or whether other nearby routes will see similar disruptions. WMATA announced the closures through its service status system, which the agency uses to alert riders about temporary service changes that fall outside regular schedule adjustments.

Week-Long Impact Spans Work Commute

The February 9-16 timeframe means the closures will affect two full work weeks for Monday-Friday commuters. Riders who board at the affected 10th Street NW stops will need to walk to the nearest alternative stop, though officials haven't said which specific stops should serve as alternatives. The D30 route connects key areas of the DC metro region, and Constitution Avenue stops serve riders accessing federal office buildings and downtown destinations. WMATA didn't provide ridership figures for the affected stops or estimate how many daily riders the closure will impact.

Closure Ends Mid-February

Service at the 10th Street NW stops is scheduled to resume February 16, officials said. The agency didn't indicate whether that's a firm reopening date or if the closure could extend longer depending on whatever work is happening in the area. WMATA typically provides updates through its service status system if closure timelines change, but officials haven't said whether they'll issue additional notifications as the reopening date approaches.

Riders Should Check for Updates

Commuters who regularly use the affected stops should plan extra travel time and identify backup boarding locations before Sunday. WMATA posted details about the closure on its service status page, and officials said riders should check for updates throughout the week. Real-time transit apps like Moovit can help riders navigate the temporary changes by showing active D30 stops and suggesting alternative routes during the closure period.