Metro Bus Stop Shifts for Station Upgrades

WMATA closes westbound stop at Pennsylvania Ave SE and 14th St for two years starting March 2026

DC Bus Stop Closes on Pennsylvania Ave SE

Riders of WMATA's D10 and D1X bus routes will need to board at a different location starting March 9, 2026, when the transit agency permanently closes a westbound stop at Pennsylvania Avenue SE and 14th Street. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the closure is tied to the Potomac Avenue Station project and will remain in effect through March 9, 2028. Passengers who've used this stop should plan for extra travel time to reach the alternative boarding location.

Station Project Drives Stop Elimination

The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements connected to the Potomac Avenue Station project, according to WMATA. Transit agencies typically eliminate stops during major construction projects to accommodate work zones, equipment staging, and safety requirements. The two-year closure period suggests substantial work is planned for the area. Officials said the change is necessary to support the station improvements, though specific details about the project's scope weren't provided in the announcement.

Alternative Stop Located One Block Away

Affected riders will need to use the bus stop at Pennsylvania Avenue SE and Potomac Avenue, designated as stop ID #1002965. The alternative location is approximately one block east of the closed stop. Both the D10 and D1X routes will bypass the 14th Street stop beginning March 9, 2026. WMATA apologized for any inconvenience and advised customers to allow extra time for boarding at the new location. Officials didn't specify whether any additional service adjustments will accompany the stop closure.

Closure Takes Effect in March 2026

The permanent closure becomes effective March 9, 2026, and will remain in place through March 9, 2028. WMATA announced the change immediately to give riders advance notice for trip planning. The agency encourages customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service information updates, though officials didn't say when additional details about the Potomac Avenue Station project will be released.

Riders Should Plan Alternative Routes

Passengers who regularly use the Pennsylvania Avenue SE and 14th Street stop should familiarize themselves with the alternative stop location before the March closure date. Those with mobility concerns may need additional time to reach the new boarding point. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route planning for WMATA services throughout the Washington DC area.