DC Metrobus A11 Detours for Pentagon City 5K

DC Metrobus A11 to detour around Pentagon City for Girls on the Run 5K race

DC Metrobus Route A11 Detours for Pentagon City 5K

Washington's Metrobus route A11 will detour around Pentagon City for the Girls on the Run 5K, transit officials said. The temporary routing change will affect riders traveling through the Pentagon City area, though specific dates and times weren't available by publication time. Officials said the detour accommodates the community running event while maintaining bus service in the area.

Event Requires Temporary Route Changes

Transit agencies routinely adjust bus routes for community events, races, and street festivals to ensure both participant safety and continued service, according to WMATA. The Girls on the Run 5K is an annual event serving girls in grades 3-8 with running programs combined with confidence-building lessons. Specific detour routing and affected stop locations weren't provided on the agency's service alert page. Officials said riders should expect changes to regular travel patterns during the event.

Limited Details Available for Riders

WMATA announced the detour through its service status system but didn't provide detailed specifications about the routing changes. Officials haven't said which specific stops will be bypassed or where temporary stop locations will be established during the detour. The agency typically communicates temporary detours through its alert system rather than formal announcements, transit representatives said. How long the detour will remain in effect wasn't specified in available information.

Timeline Details Not Yet Released

The detour will take effect for the duration of the 5K event, officials said, though a specific date wasn't provided. WMATA typically notifies riders of service changes through its website and alert system, but whether advance notice will be issued for this detour wasn't clear from available information. Officials said riders should check for updates as the event approaches.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Route A11 passengers should allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes during the event, transit officials said. The agency hasn't released details about how many riders typically use the affected portion of the route or estimated delay times. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for WMATA services throughout the DC metro area.