WMATA Adjusts Route A70 for Infrastructure Work

WMATA closes westbound Route A70 stop at Old Dominion Dr for construction until June 26

WMATA Closes Route A70 Stop for Construction

Route A70 riders in the Old Dominion Drive area will need to use a different bus stop starting Friday, April 24, 2026. WMATA announced the westbound stop at Old Dominion Dr at Ingleside Ave will be temporarily closed due to construction work. The closure affects stop ID 5004762 and is expected to last until June 26, 2026.

Construction Work Prompts Two-Month Closure

The stop closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the Washington DC metropolitan area, transit officials said. WMATA operates bus and rail services throughout the region and regularly coordinates with local construction projects that affect transit access. The agency didn't specify what type of construction work is taking place at the Ingleside Avenue location. Transit authorities typically close stops when construction activities make them unsafe or inaccessible for passengers.

Alternative Stop Located One Block Away

Passengers are advised to use the bus stop at Old Dominion Dr at Beverly Rd, designated as stop ID 5004759, for boarding and exiting Route A70 buses during the closure period. The alternative stop is located approximately one block from the closed location. WMATA said the temporary arrangement will remain in effect until further notice, though the agency expects to reopen the original stop by June 26. Officials didn't say whether the closure will affect bus travel times or schedules on the route.

Closure Takes Effect April 24

The stop closure begins Friday, April 24, 2026, and will continue through late June, according to WMATA's advisory. The transit authority said it's committed to keeping riders informed about service changes and construction impacts. Officials didn't provide advance notice of how many days before the closure riders will see signage at the affected stop directing them to the alternative location.

Riders Can Track Service Changes

Route A70 passengers should plan for the stop relocation when traveling in the Old Dominion Drive area over the next two months. WMATA encourages customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive timely service information and updates, and riders can contact customer support at 202-GO-METRO for additional information. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate temporary stop changes and construction-related detours.