DC D44 Stop Closes — Riders Adapt to New Options

WMATA closes D44 bus stop at Florida Ave and 11th St starting January 23

D44 Bus Stop Closes on Florida Ave at 11th St

Riders who use the D44 bus stop at Florida Ave and 11th St in Washington need to find alternate stops starting this week. WMATA closed the stop temporarily on January 23, transit officials said. The agency classified the closure as high-severity, meaning riders should expect to walk farther to reach the nearest alternative stop.

Context & Background

Transit agencies regularly close individual bus stops for maintenance, construction, or safety reasons while keeping routes operational. WMATA operates dozens of bus routes across the District, Maryland, and Virginia, with hundreds of stops that require periodic maintenance. Officials didn't specify the reason for this particular closure or how long it will last. The D44 route continues to operate, but passengers who normally board at Florida Ave and 11th St will need to use nearby stops until the location reopens.

Key Details

The closure affects only the single stop at Florida Ave and 11th St, not the entire D44 route. WMATA didn't release information about which nearby stops riders should use as alternatives or how far passengers will need to walk to reach them. Officials also haven't said whether the closure affects one or both directions of travel on the route. The agency typically posts signs at closed stops directing riders to the nearest alternative locations, though specific details about signage for this closure weren't available.

Timeline & Implementation

The stop closure took effect January 23, but WMATA hasn't announced when it will reopen. Transit officials didn't provide an estimated duration for the temporary closure or a timeline for when riders can expect service to resume at the location. The agency said it will provide updates as the situation changes, though officials didn't specify how or where those updates will be communicated to riders.

Rider Impact & Moovit

D44 riders who regularly use the Florida Ave and 11th St stop should add extra time to their commutes and identify alternative boarding locations before their next trip. Officials said the high-severity classification means the closure will likely cause noticeable inconvenience for affected passengers. Moovit provides real-time updates for WMATA bus routes, including information about stop closures and service changes that can help riders plan alternative routes during disruptions.