M70 Stop Shifts for Democracy Blvd Construction
M70 westbound stop at Democracy Blvd closes March 6 to May 1 for construction
M70 Bus Stop Closes for Construction Work
Riders of WMATA's M70 bus route will need to use a different stop for nearly two months starting in early March. The westbound bus stop at Democracy Blvd at Old Georgetown Rd will be temporarily closed from Friday, March 6, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026, due to construction work in the area. During the closure, passengers should use the alternative stop at Democracy Blvd at Davis Library, located nearby.
Construction Necessitates Temporary Closure
The closure is necessary to accommodate construction work along Democracy Boulevard, transit officials said. WMATA typically closes bus stops temporarily when roadwork or nearby construction projects make it unsafe or impractical to maintain regular service at a location. The affected stop, identified as stop ID #2000390, serves westbound M70 riders in the area. Officials said the closure will allow construction crews to work safely while minimizing disruptions to the overall bus route.
Alternative Stop Available Nearby
Passengers will use the westbound stop at Democracy Blvd at Davis Library, designated as stop ID #2000379, throughout the closure period. The alternative stop is located on the same route, allowing M70 service to continue without schedule changes. WMATA didn't specify the exact distance between the closed stop and the temporary alternative, but both stops serve the Democracy Boulevard corridor. Officials said riders should allow extra time to reach the alternative stop location during the nearly two-month closure period.
Closure Runs Through Early May
The temporary closure takes effect Friday, March 6, 2026, and will continue until Friday, May 1, 2026. WMATA encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service information updates during the closure period. Officials apologized for any inconvenience the temporary closure may cause to riders and advised customers to plan their trips accordingly during the construction period.
What Riders Need to Know
M70 riders who typically board at Democracy Blvd at Old Georgetown Rd should head to the Davis Library stop instead starting March 6. The route itself won't change, only the stop location for westbound passengers in that section of Democracy Boulevard. Riders can check Moovit for real-time M70 arrival information at the alternative stop location throughout the closure period.
