WMATA Adjusts C81 Service for Kennedy St Work
Two C81 bus stops on Kennedy Street NW closed through May 2026 for construction
WMATA C81 Bus Stops Close on Kennedy St NW
Two C81 bus stops on Kennedy Street NW at 14th Street will be closed through May 26 due to construction work, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said. The stops, numbered #1002607 and #1003004, closed March 26 as part of the Kennedy Street Project. Riders must use alternate stops at Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue during the two-month closure.
Context
The Kennedy Street Project involves infrastructure improvements along the corridor, transit officials said. WMATA typically closes bus stops temporarily when construction work makes them inaccessible or unsafe for boarding passengers. The closure affects one of several stops serving the C81 route, which connects neighborhoods in Northwest Washington. Officials didn't provide details about the specific construction work being performed or the total project cost.
Details
Eastbound C81 riders should use stop #1002602 at Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue, while westbound passengers should board at stop #1002610 at the same intersection, WMATA said. Both alternate stops are located approximately two blocks from the closed stops. The detour will also affect service on Gorgas Road from March 30 through August 31, extending beyond the stop closure period. Officials said the longer detour timeline reflects additional construction phases.
Timeline
The bus stop closure began March 26 and will end May 26, 2026, according to WMATA. The Gorgas Road detour will remain in effect until August 31, officials said. WMATA didn't specify whether the stops will reopen immediately after construction concludes or if additional work might extend the closure. The agency said it will provide updates as the project progresses.
Impact
C81 riders should plan for slightly longer walks to alternate stops and allow extra travel time during the construction period, transit officials said. WMATA apologized for the inconvenience and encouraged passengers to plan trips accordingly. Moovit provides real-time C81 bus locations and updated stop information for riders navigating the temporary changes.
