Metro C63 Detours April 20 for Construction

C63 bus detours around Franklin Street NE closure between 20th and 22nd streets April 20

DC Metro C63 Bus Detours April 20 for Work

Riders on Washington Metro's C63 bus route will need to plan for detours on April 20 as construction closes part of Franklin Street NE near Medical Center station. WMATA announced the temporary route changes Monday, affecting the C63 Deanwood-Georgia Avenue line in both directions from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The construction work will close Franklin Street NE between 20th Street and 22nd Street for the day, requiring buses to use alternate streets.

Construction Impact

The one-day street closure is part of construction work in the Franklin Street corridor, according to WMATA. The affected section runs two blocks between 20th and 22nd streets, an area that typically sees regular C63 service connecting Deanwood and Georgia Avenue neighborhoods. Transit officials said the work requires a full street closure during daytime hours, making it impossible for buses to use their normal route. The agency advised passengers to allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible during the 14-hour construction window.

Detour Routes

Eastbound buses heading toward Deanwood will turn off Franklin Street NE at 18th Street, then resume the regular route on South Dakota Avenue NE at Franklin Street, WMATA said. Westbound buses traveling toward Georgia Avenue will detour on South Dakota Avenue NE at Vista Street and return to the regular route on Franklin Street NE at 15th Street. The detours add several blocks to the route in each direction. Officials didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect, though the detours cover roughly four to seven blocks depending on direction.

One-Day Timeline

The construction and resulting detours will take place Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, according to WMATA. The agency said normal C63 service will resume once the construction window closes at 8:00 PM. Officials didn't indicate whether additional construction days are planned for the Franklin Street corridor or if this represents a single-day project.

Rider Information

C63 riders should plan alternate routes or allow extra time for the April 20 detours, particularly during morning and evening commute hours. WMATA said passengers can sign up for MetroAlerts for service updates, though the agency didn't specify whether real-time detour information will be available on the day of construction. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternate route suggestions for WMATA services, helping riders navigate temporary detours and service changes across the Washington Metro system.