M60 Stop Shifts for Construction Work

WMATA closes M60 northbound stop at New Hampshire Ave and Merwood Dr for four months

M60 Bus Stop Closes for Four Months

Riders who use the M60 bus route will need to walk to a different stop starting next week. WMATA's closing the northbound stop at New Hampshire Ave and Merwood Dr for construction work beginning Monday, March 16, 2026. The closure affects stop ID #2000095 and will last until July 16, 2026—approximately four months. Passengers will use the nearby stop at New Hampshire Ave and Kingwood Dr instead.

Construction Work Prompts Temporary Relocation

The stop closure is necessary to accommodate construction work along New Hampshire Ave, according to WMATA. Transit agencies typically close bus stops temporarily when roadwork, utility projects, or infrastructure improvements make it unsafe or impractical for buses to pull over. Officials didn't specify what type of construction is taking place at the Merwood Dr location. The four-month timeline suggests substantial work that'll require extended access to the curb area where buses normally stop.

Alternative Stop Located One Block Away

The temporary stop at New Hampshire Ave and Kingwood Dr will serve all M60 passengers during the closure period. WMATA confirmed that riders can board and exit buses at this alternative location. Officials didn't provide the exact distance between the two stops, but both are on New Hampshire Ave within the same corridor. The agency recommends that passengers allow extra travel time to account for the walk to the different stop location.

Closure Runs Through Mid-July

The stop closure takes effect Monday, March 16, 2026, and continues through Thursday, July 16, 2026. WMATA didn't say whether the closure could end earlier if construction finishes ahead of schedule. The agency recommends that riders sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates about the closure and any potential changes to the timeline.

Riders Should Plan for Stop Change

M60 passengers who regularly use the Merwood Dr stop should familiarize themselves with the Kingwood Dr location before the closure begins. WMATA apologized for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure. Riders can check Moovit for real-time M60 bus locations and updates during the four-month closure period to help plan their trips around the stop change.