Fairfax Connector Adjusts Routes for Snow Safety

Four Fairfax Connector routes detoured due to snow conditions affecting roads

Fairfax Connector Routes 151, 152, 159, 703 Detour

Fairfax Connector buses are running on regular schedules, but riders on routes 151, 152, 159, and 703 should expect detours due to snow conditions, transit officials said. The detours remain in effect until road conditions improve, though officials haven't provided a specific timeline for when normal routing will resume. Service decisions may change as conditions require, and passengers are advised to check for updates regularly.

Winter Weather Operations

The snow detours are part of standard winter weather protocols designed to keep buses operating safely when road conditions deteriorate, according to the transit agency. Fairfax Connector crews handle snow removal at Park and Rides and Transit Centers to maintain access to transit facilities. However, sidewalks and pedestrian pathways adjacent to bus stops aren't cleared by VDOT or Fairfax County—that responsibility typically falls to adjacent property owners. Officials said bus operators will board and alight passengers at the safest location near the stop when the designated stop becomes inaccessible due to snow accumulation.

Route-Specific Impacts

The four affected routes—151, 152, 159, and 703—are operating with modified paths to avoid impassable road segments, transit officials said. Specific details about which stops are being bypassed or relocated weren't available by publication time. The agency said service decisions may change as road conditions require, meaning additional routes could be affected or current detours could be lifted as conditions improve. Officials didn't specify how many riders are affected by the current detours or how long the typical detour adds to travel times.

Duration and Updates

The detours will remain in place until conditions improve, officials said, though a specific end date hasn't been announced. The agency typically monitors road conditions continuously during winter weather events and adjusts service as needed. Real-time route status and detours can be monitored through Bus Tracker, though officials cautioned that accuracy may be affected during severe weather events. Passengers can contact Customer Service at 703-339-7200 or TTY 703-339-1608 for questions, with the call center open 5AM-10PM Monday-Friday and 7AM-9PM Saturday-Sunday.

Rider Information

Riders should expect possible delays and modified stop locations on the four affected routes until snow conditions improve. Officials encouraged passengers to allow extra travel time and to be flexible about boarding locations when stops are inaccessible. Passengers can follow @fairfaxconnector on social media and sign up for transportation alerts on Fairfax Alerts for updates as conditions change. Moovit provides real-time updates for Fairfax Connector routes, helping riders track buses and plan trips during the winter weather disruptions.