Metro Adjusts C63 Service for Construction Work

WMATA closes C63 westbound stop at Franklin Street NE weekdays through April 10

WMATA C63 Stop Closes March 30 for Construction

Washington Metro riders who use the C63 bus route will need to board at different stops starting March 30. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced a temporary closure of the westbound stop at Franklin Street NE and Mills Avenue due to construction work. The stop, which serves passengers heading toward Georgia Avenue, will be closed weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm through April 10.

Construction Work Prompts Service Adjustment

The closure affects stop ID# 1001911, a westbound stop on the C63 route that typically serves commuters and residents traveling toward Georgia Avenue. Transit officials said the construction work requires the temporary closure during daytime hours on weekdays only. The stop will remain open during evening hours and on weekends throughout the construction period. WMATA typically coordinates such closures with local construction projects to minimize disruption while allowing necessary infrastructure work to proceed.

Two Alternate Stops Available for Riders

WMATA has designated two alternative westbound stops for C63 passengers during the closure. The first option is located at Franklin Street NE at 26th Street, stop ID# 1001912, though this stop will only be available until April 6. The second alternate stop at Franklin Street NE at 22nd Street, stop ID# 1001905, will remain available throughout the entire closure period ending April 10. Transit officials said both stops serve the same westbound direction toward Georgia Avenue.

Weekday Daytime Hours Only Affected

The closure takes effect Monday, March 30, 2026, and continues through Friday, April 10, 2026. Transit officials said the stop will be closed only during weekday construction hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Service at the Franklin Street NE and Mills Avenue stop will operate normally during evening hours after 4:30pm and throughout weekends. The staggered availability of alternate stops means riders should plan their routes carefully, particularly after April 6 when only the 22nd Street location remains available.

Riders Should Plan Alternate Routes

C63 passengers who regularly use the Franklin Street NE and Mills Avenue stop should allow extra time for walking to alternate stops during the two-week closure period. Transit officials said riders can sign up for MetroAlerts to receive real-time updates about the closure and any changes to the timeline. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternate route suggestions for WMATA riders affected by temporary stop closures.