Metro C83 Detours Around Oregon Ave Work
WMATA C83 westbound buses detour around Oregon Avenue construction for several months
WMATA C83 Bus Detours for Oregon Ave Construction
Washington DC's C83 bus route will detour around construction on Oregon Avenue NW starting this week, affecting westbound trips to Friendship Heights. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the temporary route change due to street closure work between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW. The detour is scheduled to last several months, though officials didn't specify an exact completion date.
Construction Closes Oregon Avenue Segment
The construction project requires a full street closure on Oregon Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW, forcing buses to use alternate streets. WMATA typically implements detours when infrastructure work blocks regular bus routes, ensuring continued service to neighborhoods while maintaining schedule reliability. The agency didn't release details about the specific construction project or which contractor is performing the work. Transit officials said the closure is necessary to complete the roadwork safely.
Westbound Buses Take Alternate Path
Westbound C83 buses traveling toward Friendship Heights will turn at Lindsay Drive instead of continuing on Oregon Avenue, then rejoin their regular route at Utah Place NW and 31st Place. Eastbound service to Barnaby Woods won't require any detour and will operate on the normal route, officials said. The agency didn't specify whether the detour will add travel time for westbound passengers or if any bus stops will be temporarily relocated. WMATA said the route modification affects only the westbound direction of the Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights line.
Multi-Month Timeline Expected
The construction and resulting bus detour are scheduled to last several months, according to WMATA. Officials didn't provide a specific start date or projected completion timeline for the roadwork. The transit authority encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts for service updates, though the agency didn't say whether it will provide advance notice before the detour ends and regular routing resumes.
Riders Can Track Route Changes
C83 passengers should expect the westbound detour to remain in effect throughout the construction period, with eastbound service continuing normally. WMATA operates the C83 as part of its bus network serving Northwest DC neighborhoods including Barnaby Woods and Friendship Heights. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and detour updates for WMATA routes throughout the Washington metropolitan area.
