DC Metro Protects D70 Service During Infrastructure Work

D70 bus stop at Connecticut and Wyoming Avenue closes for 15 months until April 2026

D70 Bus Stop Closes on Connecticut Avenue

A key bus stop on Metro's D70 route will be unavailable for more than a year, affecting riders along Connecticut Avenue NW. The stop at Connecticut Avenue NW at Wyoming Avenue closed January 28 and won't reopen until April 2026, transit officials said. Riders who regularly use this location will need to walk to nearby stops during the 15-month closure.

Extended Closure Affects Daily Commuters

The temporary closure is part of ongoing infrastructure work in the area, according to WMATA. Officials said the extended timeline reflects the scope of work needed at the location. The D70 route serves a critical corridor connecting upper Northwest DC neighborhoods, and this stop typically serves commuters heading to downtown employment centers. Transit agencies generally close stops only when construction or safety concerns make them inaccessible, and the 15-month duration suggests substantial work is planned for the site.

Riders Must Use Alternative Stops

WMATA didn't specify which nearby stops riders should use as alternatives, though the D70 route has additional stops along Connecticut Avenue both north and south of Wyoming Avenue. Officials said passengers should allow extra time for walking to alternate stop locations. The agency typically maintains stop spacing of two to three blocks in urban corridors, meaning affected riders likely face an additional walk of 500 to 1,000 feet. Details about whether service frequency will be adjusted to account for the closure weren't provided.

Closure Runs Through Spring 2026

The stop closure began January 28, 2026, and will continue through April 2026, though officials didn't provide a specific reopening date. WMATA said the timeline could be adjusted based on project progress. The agency typically posts signage at closed stops directing riders to nearby alternatives, though whether temporary shelters or amenities will be provided at alternate locations wasn't announced.

Planning Around the Service Change

Riders who depend on this stop should identify alternative boarding locations before their next trip and allow extra travel time for the additional walk. WMATA said it'll provide updates if the closure timeline changes. Moovit offers real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for D70 riders navigating the temporary stop closure.