DC-Maryland-Virginia Routes Adapt to 16th Street Work
WMATA D60 and D6X routes detour around 16th Street NW construction starting January 17
DC Bus Routes D60, D6X Detour Jan 17
Two major bus routes serving Washington's Northwest corridor will detour around construction on 16th Street NW starting January 17, affecting commuters across the DC-Maryland-Virginia region. WMATA's D60 and D6X routes will follow temporary paths due to construction work, transit officials said. The agency classified the detour as high severity, indicating substantial changes to regular service patterns.
Construction Forces Service Adjustment
The detour affects two routes that provide important connections through Northwest Washington, serving riders traveling between DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Construction work on 16th Street NW requires buses to use alternate paths, though officials didn't specify which streets will serve as the detour route. WMATA typically implements high-severity detours when construction or events block primary corridors and require significant routing changes. The agency said the detour is temporary, though the expected duration of construction work wasn't immediately available.
Multiple Stops May See Changes
The temporary routing will likely affect multiple bus stops along the usual D60 and D6X paths, transit officials said. Specific stop locations that will be bypassed or temporarily relocated weren't detailed in available information. WMATA said riders should check for updated stop locations and schedule information before traveling. The agency didn't release estimates of how much additional travel time passengers should expect during the detour period. Officials said detailed routing information and affected stop lists will be available through the agency's service status system.
Detour Begins Friday Morning
The service changes take effect Friday, January 17, though officials didn't specify whether the detour begins with morning rush hour service or earlier. WMATA typically implements detours at the start of service on the announced date. The agency hasn't announced when the detour will end or how long the 16th Street NW construction is expected to continue.
Riders Should Plan Extra Time
Passengers who regularly use the D60 and D6X routes should allow additional travel time and prepare for different stop locations during the construction period. WMATA recommends riders consider alternative routes if available. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for WMATA routes, helping riders track detoured buses and adjust their commutes during temporary service changes.
