F20 Bus Detours Around Falls Church Construction
F20 westbound buses detour April 18-27 due to Falls Church Drive construction closure
F20 Bus Detours in West Falls Church April 18-27
Riders heading westbound to Tysons on WMATA's F20 bus route will encounter a temporary detour starting Saturday, April 18, 2026, due to construction on Falls Church Drive. The detour affects only westbound buses, while eastbound service to King St-Old Town continues on its regular route. The changes remain in effect through Monday, April 27, 2026, officials said.
Construction Closes Falls Church Drive
The detour stems from a street closure on Falls Church Drive in the West Falls Church area, according to WMATA. Transit agencies typically implement temporary detours when road construction blocks regular bus routes, requiring alternate paths that maintain service while avoiding work zones. The advisory was last updated April 10, 2026, at 11:26 AM. Officials didn't specify the nature of the construction project or which entity is performing the work.
Westbound Buses Reroute at Station
Westbound F20 buses heading to Tysons will begin detouring at West Falls Church Station & Bus Bay E, according to WMATA. The buses will then resume their regular route on Leesburg Pike at Haycock Road. Eastbound buses traveling to King St-Old Town won't require any detour and will maintain their normal path. Officials didn't provide details about how much additional travel time riders should expect or the total length of the detour route.
Nine-Day Detour Period
The temporary routing takes effect Saturday, April 18, 2026, and continues through Monday, April 27, 2026. WMATA encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts at www.wmata.com/metroalerts for service information. Officials didn't say whether the detour might extend beyond April 27 if construction isn't completed on schedule.
Riders Should Plan Extra Time
Passengers should plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the nine-day detour period, officials said. Westbound riders boarding at stops along Falls Church Drive will need to use alternate stops along the detour route. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated routing for F20 service during the construction period.
