F20 Bus Adjusts Route for Falls Church Construction

WMATA F20 bus route detours around Falls Church Drive construction April 18-27

F20 Bus Route Detours for Construction Work

WMATA's F20 bus route will detour around Falls Church Drive construction starting April 18, affecting westbound riders heading to Tysons. The temporary route change runs through April 27 due to a street closure in the West Falls Church area, transit officials said. Eastbound buses traveling on Leesburg Pike to King St-Old Town won't be affected by the construction work.

Construction Closure Details

The construction project requires a complete street closure on Falls Church Drive near the West Falls Church Metro station area. WMATA announced the detour April 10, giving riders advance notice of the route modifications. The agency typically implements temporary detours when street closures prevent buses from following their regular paths. Officials said the nine-day detour period was coordinated with local construction schedules to minimize disruption to regular service patterns.

Alternate Route Specifications

Westbound F20 buses heading to Tysons will begin their detour at West Falls Church Station and Bus Bay E, then follow an alternate path before resuming regular service on Leesburg Pike at Haycock Road. The detour adds an estimated travel time that officials didn't specify in the advisory. Eastbound buses traveling from Tysons to King St-Old Town will maintain their normal route along Leesburg Pike without any changes. The agency said all F20 buses will display standard route signage during the detour period.

Implementation Timeline

The detour takes effect Saturday, April 18, 2026, and continues through Monday, April 27, 2026. WMATA released the advisory April 10 at 11:26 AM, providing riders with eight days' advance notice before the route change begins. Officials didn't say whether the construction might extend beyond the planned completion date or if additional detours could be necessary.

Rider Information and Updates

F20 riders should expect minor schedule variations during the detour period, particularly on westbound trips to Tysons. WMATA encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts for real-time service updates throughout the construction period. Moovit provides current F20 route information and alternative travel options for riders affected by the temporary detour.