WMATA Adjusts Bus Stop for Station Project
WMATA closes Pennsylvania Ave SE stop at 14th Street for two years starting March 2026
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WMATA Closes Bus Stop on Pennsylvania Ave SE
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Riders of two Washington bus routes will need to walk to a different stop starting March 9, 2026. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced it's permanently closing the westbound bus stop on Pennsylvania Avenue SE at 14th Street, affecting routes D10 and D1X. The closure's tied to the Potomac Avenue Station project and will remain in effect through March 9, 2028.
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The stop closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the Potomac Avenue area, according to WMATA. Transit agencies typically close stops during major station projects to accommodate construction zones, utility work, or pedestrian safety concerns. The two-year timeline suggests the Potomac Avenue Station project involves substantial work, though officials didn't specify what improvements are planned. Station modernization projects often include elevator installations, platform repairs, or accessibility upgrades.
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Passengers who previously used the stop at Pennsylvania Avenue SE and 14th Street must now board at the alternative stop on Pennsylvania Avenue SE at Potomac Avenue, designated as stop ID #1002965. WMATA didn't specify the distance between the two stops or whether additional signage will be installed to direct riders to the new location. The agency apologized for any inconvenience and advised riders to allow extra time for boarding at the new location. Officials didn't say whether service frequency on routes D10 and D1X will be adjusted to account for the stop consolidation.
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The closure takes effect March 9, 2026, and will remain in place through March 9, 2028, exactly two years later. WMATA didn't provide details about whether the stop will reopen after that date or if the closure could become permanent beyond 2028. The advisory became effective immediately upon announcement, giving riders nearly two years' advance notice to adjust their travel plans.
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Riders should plan their trips accordingly and familiarize themselves with the alternative stop location before the closure takes effect. WMATA encouraged customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service information updates, though officials didn't say whether additional notifications will be sent closer to the March 2026 closure date. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find alternative stops.
