DC F23 Bus Adjusts for Holiday Festival Weekend
DC F23 bus skips two Wisconsin Avenue stops Dec 6-8 for Festival of Lights event
DC F23 Bus Detours for Holiday Event
WMATA's F23 bus route will skip two Wisconsin Avenue stops during a weekend detour for the Festival of Lights and Carols, transit officials said. The temporary service change runs from 5:00 PM Friday, December 6 through 10:00 PM Sunday, December 8. Two stops won't be served during the detour period, though officials haven't said how many riders will be affected.
Event Accommodation
The detour accommodates the Festival of Lights and Carols event in the Wisconsin Avenue corridor, according to the transit agency. WMATA regularly implements temporary detours for special events, construction, and community activities throughout the metro area. Officials announced the service change through a December 2 alert but didn't provide additional details about the event's specific location or organizer. Transit agencies typically coordinate with event organizers weeks in advance to plan street closures and service adjustments.
Affected Stops
Buses won't serve the northbound stop at Wisconsin Avenue and Macomb Street NW or the southbound stop at Wisconsin Avenue and 34th Street NW during the detour period. Passengers who normally use these stops should plan to board at nearby alternative stops along the route. WMATA hasn't released estimates of how many riders will be affected by the temporary detour. Information about the frequency of F23 route detours wasn't immediately available.
Weekend Timeline
The detour begins Friday evening at 5:00 PM and continues through Sunday evening at 10:00 PM, covering the full weekend event period. Officials said the timing aligns with the Festival of Lights and Carols schedule. Normal F23 service will resume after 10:00 PM Sunday, December 8. The agency didn't say whether similar detours are planned for future weekends during the holiday season.
Rider Information
Riders who regularly use the affected Wisconsin Avenue stops should allow extra time for their trips and plan to board at alternative stops during the weekend detour period. Randy Clarke, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of WMATA, oversees system operations including temporary service adjustments. Passengers can check real-time bus locations and service updates through Moovit, which provides current information for all WMATA routes including detour notifications.
