WMATA Adjusts Route A76 Stop for Construction
WMATA relocates Route A76 northbound stop on S Carlin Springs Rd for construction
WMATA Route A76 Stop Moves April 20 on S Carlin Springs
Riders using Route A76's northbound stop on S Carlin Springs Rd at 5th Rd S will need to board at a new location starting April 20, 2026. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the stop relocation Monday to accommodate construction work in the area. The temporary change affects stop ID #6000228, which serves riders in Arlington's Carlin Springs neighborhood.
Construction Prompts Stop Adjustment
The relocation moves the northbound stop from the far side to the near side of 6th Rd, officials said. Transit agencies typically relocate stops temporarily when construction projects affect sidewalks, curbs, or street access needed for safe boarding. WMATA said the change will remain in effect until further notice, with an advisory period extending through April 20, 2027. Officials didn't specify what construction project necessitated the move or whether other stops in the area will be affected.
New Location Details
Customers will board and exit buses at the relocated stop's near-side position relative to 6th Rd, according to the transit authority. The stop will continue serving the same Route A76 service with no changes to schedules or frequency. WMATA said appropriate signage will mark the temporary location. Officials didn't provide details about whether the stop will include shelter or seating amenities at its new position, or how far riders will need to walk from the original location.
Timeline Extends Through 2027
The stop relocation takes effect Monday, April 20, 2026, WMATA confirmed. The advisory period runs through April 20, 2027, though officials said the change will remain until further notice. The transit authority didn't announce a specific date for when the stop will return to its original location or whether that timeline depends on construction completion.
Rider Information
Route A76 riders should look for temporary signage indicating the new stop location starting April 20. WMATA operates customer service lines Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm and weekends from 8 am to 8 pm. Riders can use Moovit for real-time Route A76 updates and to locate the temporary stop position on S Carlin Springs Rd.
