F20 Bus Detours in West Falls Church for Work

WMATA F20 westbound buses detour April 18-27 due to Falls Church Drive closure

WMATA F20 Bus Detours April 18-27 for Work

WMATA's F20 bus route will detour for nine days starting April 18 as construction closes Falls Church Drive in West Falls Church. The detour affects only westbound buses heading to Tysons, while eastbound service to King St-Old Town won't change. Transit officials said riders should allow extra travel time during the April 18-27 closure period.

Construction Closes Street in West Falls Church

The street closure on Falls Church Drive requires the temporary route change, according to WMATA. The construction project will block the roadway in the West Falls Church area for the nine-day period. Transit officials updated the advisory April 10, providing riders advance notice of the service modification. The agency didn't specify what type of construction work necessitates the closure or which contractor is performing the work.

Westbound Buses Reroute at Station

Westbound F20 buses will begin detouring at West Falls Church Station & Bus Bay E, then resume their regular route on Leesburg Pike at Haycock Road. The detour adds distance to the westbound trip, though officials haven't said how much additional travel time riders should expect. Eastbound buses traveling from Tysons to King St-Old Town will operate on their normal route without changes. The detour takes effect Saturday, April 18, 2026, and continues through Monday, April 27, 2026.

Nine-Day Detour Runs Through April 27

The temporary detour begins Saturday, April 18, and ends Monday, April 27, spanning nine consecutive days including two weekends. WMATA updated the service advisory April 10, giving riders eight days' advance notice before the detour starts. Officials didn't say whether the construction timeline could extend beyond April 27 or if weather delays might affect the schedule.

Riders Should Plan for Delays

Passengers should plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the detour period, transit officials said. The westbound route modification will likely add minutes to trips between West Falls Church and Tysons. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for F20 riders navigating the temporary detour.