DC Metro Adjusts D10 Stop for Station Work

WMATA closes westbound D10 and D1X stop at Pennsylvania Ave SE and 14th Street March 9, 2026

D10 Bus Stop Closes on Pennsylvania Ave SE

Riders of Washington's D10 and D1X bus routes will need to find a new boarding location starting March 9, 2026. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced a permanent closure of the westbound bus stop at Pennsylvania Avenue SE and 14th Street, affecting daily commuters who use this location. The closure stems from the ongoing Potomac Avenue Station project.

Station Project Drives Permanent Change

The Potomac Avenue Station project requires permanent infrastructure changes that make the current stop location unusable, transit officials said. WMATA's decision to permanently close rather than temporarily relocate the stop indicates the construction work will fundamentally alter the street configuration at this intersection. The agency didn't provide specific details about the station project's scope or total budget. Transit agencies typically close stops permanently when construction projects require significant changes to curb lines, sidewalk configurations, or traffic patterns that make the original stop location incompatible with new infrastructure.

Alternative Stop Located One Block Away

Passengers who previously used the Pennsylvania Avenue SE and 14th Street stop will need to walk to the alternative location at Pennsylvania Avenue SE and Potomac Avenue, designated as stop ID #1002965. The agency didn't specify the exact walking distance between the two stops, though they're located on the same street corridor. Both D10 and D1X routes will serve the alternative stop, maintaining service coverage for the area. WMATA apologized for any inconvenience the closure may cause to riders but didn't announce any service frequency adjustments or additional accommodations for affected passengers.

Closure Takes Effect in March 2026

The stop closure becomes effective March 9, 2026, and will remain in place through at least March 9, 2028, according to WMATA. The two-year timeframe suggests the Potomac Avenue Station project involves substantial construction work. The agency announced the closure in advance to give regular riders time to plan alternative boarding locations. WMATA encouraged customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive ongoing service updates.

Riders Should Plan New Routes

Passengers who regularly board at the closing stop should familiarize themselves with the alternative location before March 9 to avoid missing their bus. The change affects anyone traveling westbound on D10 and D1X routes from this section of Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find alternative boarding locations throughout the Washington metro area.