Metro C63 Detours Monday for Construction Work
C63 bus route detours around Franklin Street NE construction for 14 hours Monday
WMATA C63 Bus Route Detours Monday for Construction
WMATA's C63 bus route will detour around construction on Franklin Street NE on Monday, April 20, affecting service in both directions for 14 hours. The Deanwood-Georgia Ave route will bypass a two-block section between 20th and 22nd streets from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, transit officials said. Riders should expect longer travel times and plan accordingly.
Construction Zone Details
The one-day construction project will close Franklin Street NE between 20th and 22nd streets for the entire workday Monday. WMATA typically implements temporary detours when street closures affect regular bus routes, allowing construction crews to complete infrastructure work while maintaining transit service. The agency coordinates with District officials to minimize disruptions during planned roadwork. Officials didn't specify what type of construction work necessitates the closure.
Detour Routes for Both Directions
Eastbound C63 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. Westbound buses traveling toward Georgia Ave will detour on South Dakota Avenue NE at Vista Street before returning to Franklin Street NE at 15th Street. The detours will add several blocks to the route in each direction. Officials said passengers should allow additional travel time and consider avoiding the area if possible.
Single-Day Service Change
The detour takes effect at 6:00 AM Monday and will remain in place until 8:00 PM that evening, when regular C63 service resumes. WMATA announced the temporary route change to give riders advance notice of the Monday disruption. The agency said normal service will return once construction crews complete their work and Franklin Street reopens.
Rider Information and Updates
C63 riders traveling through Northeast DC on Monday should plan for delays and possible crowding as buses navigate the detour route. WMATA encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts for real-time service updates, though officials didn't specify whether text or email notifications will be sent about this specific detour. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for WMATA riders affected by service changes.
