Fairfax Connector Adjusts Routes for Winter Weather

Four Fairfax Connector routes detoured due to snow, modified paths until roads clear

Fairfax Connector Routes 151, 152, 159, 703 Detour

Fairfax Connector is operating on a normal service schedule despite winter weather, but snow detours are affecting four routes in the county. Routes 151, 152, 159, and 703 are running modified paths until road conditions improve, transit officials said. The detours remain in effect as crews work to clear snow from affected roadways, though officials haven't specified when normal routing will resume.

Winter Weather Response

The service modifications reflect standard winter weather protocols for Northern Virginia transit systems, according to the agency. Fairfax Connector crews handle snow removal at Park and Rides and Transit Centers, but sidewalks and pedestrian pathways near bus stops are typically the responsibility of adjacent property owners. Neither VDOT nor Fairfax County clears these pedestrian areas. During inclement weather, bus operators will board and discharge passengers at the safest accessible location near designated stops when snow blocks normal boarding areas.

Route Modifications

Officials outlined general parameters for the snow detours but didn't provide specific street-by-street routing changes for the four affected routes. The modifications involve temporary path adjustments to avoid unplowed or hazardous road segments. Service decisions may change as road conditions evolve, officials said. The agency monitors weather and road conditions continuously to determine when routes can return to normal paths, though a specific timeline for restoration wasn't provided.

Monitoring and Updates

Passengers can track real-time route status through the Bus Tracker system, though officials cautioned that accuracy may be affected during severe weather events. The agency's customer service center operates 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 703-339-7200 or TTY 703-339-1608. Officials encouraged riders to check for updates regularly as conditions change.

Rider Information

Riders on the four affected routes should expect longer travel times and modified stop locations until detours are lifted. Officials advised passengers to follow @fairfaxconnector on social media and sign up for Fairfax Alerts for transportation notifications. Moovit provides real-time updates for Fairfax Connector routes, helping riders track bus locations and adjust travel plans during weather-related service changes.