M60 Stop Shifts for Infrastructure Work

M60 bus stop at New Hampshire Ave and Merwood Dr closes March 16 through July for work

M60 Bus Stop Closes for Construction Work

Riders who use the M60 bus route along New Hampshire Ave will need to board at a different location starting next week. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the northbound stop at New Hampshire Ave and Merwood Dr will close Monday, March 16, for construction work that'll last through mid-July. The closure affects stop ID #2000095, and passengers should use the nearby stop at New Hampshire Ave and Kingwood Dr instead.

Four-Month Closure Part of Infrastructure Work

The stop closure will remain in effect until Thursday, July 16, 2026, transit officials said. WMATA didn't specify what type of construction work necessitates the closure or whether it's part of a larger project along the New Hampshire Ave corridor. The agency said the temporary closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the region. Transit agencies typically coordinate stop closures with local construction projects, roadway improvements, or utility work that makes stops temporarily inaccessible.

Alternative Stop Located Nearby

Passengers are advised to use the bus stop at New Hampshire Ave and Kingwood Dr as an alternative during the closure period. WMATA didn't provide the exact distance between the closed stop and the replacement location. The M60 route will continue normal operations with the adjusted stop location, officials said. Riders should plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time for travel during the construction period, particularly if they're unfamiliar with the alternative stop location.

Service Continues With Adjusted Location

The M60 bus route will maintain regular service throughout the four-month construction period, transit officials confirmed. All scheduled trips will operate as planned, with buses bypassing the closed Merwood Dr stop and serving the Kingwood Dr location instead. WMATA didn't say whether the construction work might affect travel times or cause delays along the route.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Customers should familiarize themselves with the alternative stop location before the March 16 closure takes effect. WMATA encourages riders to allow extra travel time during the construction period. Transit officials said passengers can stay informed about service changes, though specific details about how the agency will communicate updates during the closure weren't provided. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for WMATA routes, helping riders track M60 buses and plan trips with current stop information.