DC-Maryland-Virginia F23, F24 Routes Adapt for Growth

WMATA F23 and F24 bus routes detoured since June 29 for Landmark West End construction

WMATA Detours F23, F24 Buses for Development

Two WMATA bus routes serving the DC-Maryland-Virginia metro area are running on detours due to construction at the Landmark West End Development project, transit officials said. The F23 and F24 routes began operating on modified paths June 29, though officials haven't specified when normal service will resume. WMATA classified the change as high-severity, indicating substantial modifications to regular service patterns.

Background on the Service Change

The detours are required to accommodate construction activity at the Landmark West End Development project, according to the transit agency. WMATA operates 269 bus routes across the region with approximately 1,500 buses, making the F23 and F24 a small portion of the overall system. Transit agencies routinely coordinate with development projects that require temporary street closures or route modifications. Officials haven't released details about the development project's scope or timeline.

Detour Specifics and Rider Impact

WMATA hasn't provided specific details about which stops are affected or how much additional travel time riders should expect. The agency's service alert confirms the routes are operating on detours but doesn't specify the exact path changes or number of stops impacted. Officials said specific routing information is available through the transit system's service status page. The high-severity classification suggests significant changes to normal operations, though officials didn't quantify how many daily riders are affected by the detours.

Timeline Remains Unclear

The detours began June 29, but WMATA hasn't announced when the F23 and F24 will return to their regular routes. Officials described the change as long-term without providing a specific end date or estimated duration. Transit agencies typically provide advance notice before restoring normal service, though whether that'll happen in this case wasn't clear from available information.

What Riders Should Do

Passengers who regularly use the F23 and F24 should plan for potential delays and check current routing before traveling. Officials said riders can find updated service information through WMATA's alert system, though specific stop-by-stop details weren't immediately available. Moovit provides real-time updates for WMATA routes throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia metro area.