DC Metro Adjusts Routes for Weekend Event
D72 and D74 Metrobus routes detour Saturday noon to 1am Sunday for Connecticut Avenue event
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DC Metro Detours D72, D74 Routes for Special Event
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Two DC Metrobus routes will detour this weekend to accommodate a special event in the Connecticut Avenue corridor. WMATA announced Saturday that routes D72 and D74 will operate on modified paths from noon Saturday, April 25 through 1:00am Sunday, April 26. Only northbound D72 and eastbound D74 service will be affected, while southbound and westbound trips continue on regular routes.
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The temporary detours affect two key routes connecting Northwest DC neighborhoods to downtown. Route D72 serves the Connecticut Avenue and Mount Pleasant corridors, while D74 links Rhode Island Avenue to Foggy Bottom. Transit agencies typically implement short-term detours when special events require street closures or create traffic congestion that would delay regular service. WMATA didn't specify what event is prompting the detours, though the timing and location suggest a weekend activity in the Connecticut Avenue area.
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Northbound D72 buses will detour at Florida Avenue NW onto Connecticut Avenue, then resume the regular route at Columbia Road NW and 17th Street. Eastbound D74 buses will follow the same detour pattern. The southbound direction of D72 toward Lafayette Square won't require any route changes, and westbound D74 service to Potomac Park will operate normally. Officials said the detours are designed to maintain service while avoiding areas affected by the special event.
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The detours take effect at noon Saturday, April 25 and continue through 1:00am Sunday, April 26. WMATA recommends riders plan ahead and allow extra travel time during the 13-hour detour period. The agency said normal service will resume on both routes after 1:00am Sunday morning.
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Riders using the affected routes should expect minor delays and different stop locations during the detour period. WMATA said passengers can sign up for MetroAlerts for real-time service updates or contact customer support at 202-GO-METRO for assistance. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for DC Metrobus service throughout the weekend.
