WMATA Adjusts C81 Service for Kennedy St Work
Two C81 bus stops at Kennedy Street NW and 14th Street close March 26-May 26 for construction
WMATA C81 Bus Stops Close for Kennedy St Work
Two C81 bus stops on Kennedy Street NW at 14th Street will close for two months starting March 26, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said Tuesday. The closure affects stops #1002607 and #1003004 through May 26 due to construction work. Riders can use nearby alternate stops at Kennedy Street and Georgia Avenue during the project.
Construction Project Details
The temporary closure is part of construction work along the Kennedy Street corridor, according to WMATA. The agency said the two-month project requires closing both the eastbound and westbound stops at the 14th Street intersection. Transit officials said the work is necessary but didn't specify what type of construction is being performed. WMATA apologized for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure.
Alternate Stop Locations
Eastbound C81 riders should use stop #1002602 at Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue, WMATA said. Westbound passengers should use stop #1002610 at the same intersection. Both alternate stops are located at Kennedy Street and Georgia Avenue, requiring riders to walk from their usual boarding location. The agency said the alternate stops will serve C81 customers throughout the March 26 to May 26 closure period.
Timeline and Duration
The closure takes effect March 26, 2026, and continues through May 26, 2026, WMATA confirmed. The two-month construction timeline means riders will need to use alternate stops for approximately 60 days. Officials didn't provide details about whether the project could be completed ahead of schedule or if any weekend work is planned.
Rider Information and Updates
C81 riders should plan extra time to reach alternate stops during the closure period. WMATA encouraged customers to sign up for MetroAlerts for service updates, though officials didn't say whether additional notifications will be posted at affected stops. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for WMATA routes, helping riders track C81 buses and plan trips during the temporary closure.
