WMATA Adjusts Bus Service for Utility Work

WMATA closes westbound stop at Minnesota Ave NE for utility work April 13-May 15

WMATA Closes Bus Stop for Utility Work

Riders who use the C33 and D20 bus routes at Minnesota Avenue NE at Benning Road will need to board at different stops for more than a month. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the westbound stop closure will run from April 13 through May 15, affecting service daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The closure accommodates utility work in the area.

Alternative Stops at Metro Station

The closure affects westbound stop #1000988 on Minnesota Avenue NE at Benning Road. Transit officials said passengers on both affected routes will use stops at the nearby Minnesota Avenue Metro station instead. The temporary closure runs weekdays during daytime hours while utility crews complete infrastructure work. WMATA typically coordinates street-level bus stop closures with utility companies and construction projects to minimize disruptions while maintaining safe boarding conditions for riders.

Route-Specific Boarding Instructions

C33 passengers should board at Minnesota Ave Station Bus Bay B, designated as stop #1002995, according to WMATA. D20 riders will use Bus Bay K at the same station, stop #1003215. Both alternative stops are located at the Minnesota Avenue Metro station, which serves as a major transfer point in the system. The bus bays provide covered waiting areas and are equipped with route information displays. Officials didn't specify the exact nature of the utility work requiring the closure or which utility company is conducting the project.

Five-Week Closure Timeline

The stop closure takes effect Monday, April 13, 2026, and continues through Friday, May 15, 2026. Service disruptions will occur daily between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM throughout the closure period. The westbound stop is expected to resume normal operations after May 15, though officials didn't confirm whether the closure could extend beyond that date if utility work isn't completed on schedule.

Rider Information and Updates

Passengers who regularly use the affected stop should plan extra time for walking to the alternative boarding locations at Minnesota Avenue Station. WMATA encouraged riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates during the closure period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for WMATA riders navigating temporary service changes throughout the Washington metro area.