WMATA Adjusts D40 Service for Construction

WMATA closes northbound D40 stop at 7th and F Streets NW for construction until 2028

WMATA Closes D40 Bus Stop on 7th St for 2 Years

D40 bus riders heading to Silver Spring Transit Center will need to walk to nearby stops starting Monday as construction forces a two-year closure. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the northbound stop at 7th St at F St, NW (stop ID #1003417) will close January 12, 2026, and won't reopen until January 14, 2028. The closure affects one of several D40 stops serving downtown Washington's northwest corridor.

Construction Project Drives Extended Closure

The extended closure is necessary to accommodate ongoing construction work in the area, WMATA officials said. The affected stop serves a key segment of the D40 route connecting downtown Washington to Silver Spring Transit Center in Maryland. Construction-related bus stop closures typically last weeks or months, making this two-year timeline unusually long for a single stop closure. Officials didn't provide details about the specific construction project requiring the closure or whether it's related to street improvements, utility work, or building development.

Two Alternative Stops Available Nearby

Riders can use two alternate stops during the closure period, both located on 7th Street. The first alternative is at 7th St at H St, NW (stop ID #1003418), located one block north of the closed stop. The second option is at E St, NW (stop ID #1000995), positioned one block south. Both alternate stops serve northbound D40 buses heading toward Silver Spring Transit Center. Passengers can board and exit at either location throughout the closure period.

Closure Takes Effect Monday Morning

The stop closure takes effect Monday, January 12, 2026, and will remain in place until Wednesday, January 14, 2028. WMATA encourages customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service information updates throughout the closure period. Officials said riders should plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time for travel, particularly during the initial days of the closure as passengers adjust to the new boarding locations.

Riders Should Plan for Longer Walks

The two-year closure means D40 riders will need to walk an extra block in either direction to catch northbound buses during the extended construction period. Passengers with mobility concerns should allow additional time to reach the alternate stops. Moovit provides real-time D40 bus arrival information and can help riders navigate to the temporary stop locations at 7th and H Streets or 7th and E Street during the closure.