WMATA Adjusts C81 Stop for Construction Work
WMATA relocates westbound C81 bus stop to Illinois Avenue through May 2026 for construction
WMATA Moves C81 Bus Stop on Kennedy St Through May 2026
Riders using the C81 bus route on Kennedy Street NW will need to board at a different location through early May 2026. WMATA relocated the westbound bus stop at Kennedy St NW and Georgia Ave NW effective immediately to accommodate construction work in the area, transit officials said. The temporary stop affects only westbound service on the route.
Construction Work Prompts Stop Change
The relocation became necessary due to ongoing construction activities near the intersection of Kennedy Street NW and Georgia Avenue NW, according to WMATA. The regular westbound stop, identified as stop ID #1002610, will remain closed through Thursday, May 7, 2026. Transit agencies typically relocate bus stops temporarily when roadwork, utility projects, or building construction makes regular stop locations inaccessible or unsafe for boarding passengers.
Riders Must Use Illinois Avenue Stop
During the relocation period, westbound C81 passengers must board and exit buses at a temporary stop on Kennedy St NW at Illinois Ave instead of the regular Georgia Avenue location. The temporary stop is located approximately one block from the original stop location. WMATA said passengers should plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time to reach the adjusted boarding location. The transit agency will restore the original bus stop once construction work is completed, though officials didn't specify whether advance notice will be provided before the return to normal operations.
Change Effective Immediately Through May
The temporary bus stop relocation took effect immediately upon announcement and will remain in place for more than a year, through May 7, 2026. WMATA said the extended timeline reflects the duration of construction activities in the area. Transit officials didn't provide details about the specific construction project requiring the stop relocation or whether additional service changes might be needed as work progresses.
What Riders Need to Know
Westbound C81 passengers should head to the temporary stop at Kennedy St NW and Illinois Ave rather than the regular Georgia Avenue stop through May 2026. WMATA said riders can allow extra time for the adjusted location. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for WMATA routes, helping riders track C81 buses and plan trips during the temporary stop relocation.
