WMATA Adjusts M60 Service for Infrastructure Work

M60 bus stop at New Hampshire Ave and Merwood Dr closes March 16 for four months

M60 Stop Closes for Construction Work

Riders using the M60 bus route will need to board at a different location starting next month. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced a temporary closure of the northbound stop at New Hampshire Ave at Merwood Dr due to construction work. The closure affects stop ID #2000095 and will last four months, from March 16 through July 16, 2026.

Construction Work Prompts Service Adjustment

The temporary closure is necessary to accommodate construction work in the area, according to WMATA. Transit agencies typically close bus stops during infrastructure projects when construction equipment or work zones make stops inaccessible or unsafe for boarding passengers. The closure affects only the northbound direction of the M60 route, while southbound service at the location continues normally. Officials didn't specify what type of construction work is taking place or whether it's a WMATA project or other infrastructure work.

Alternative Stop Available Nearby

During the four-month closure period, M60 riders will use an alternative stop located at New Hampshire Ave at Kingwood Dr. WMATA didn't specify the exact distance between the closed stop and the temporary alternative location. The agency said passengers should plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time for travel to reach the alternative stop. Officials didn't provide information about whether any additional signage or wayfinding assistance will be installed to direct riders to the temporary stop location.

Closure Begins March 16

The stop closure takes effect Monday, March 16, 2026, and will continue through Thursday, July 16, 2026. WMATA recommends that customers sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service information and updates throughout the closure period. The agency didn't say whether the July 16 end date could change if construction work extends beyond the planned timeline.

Planning Around the Service Change

Passengers who regularly use the affected stop should factor the change into their commute planning throughout the four-month period. Those unfamiliar with the alternative stop location may want to test their route before the closure begins. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and find alternative stops during construction periods.