WMATA Adjusts Routes for Dupont Market Access
WMATA D74 and D90 buses will detour around Dupont Circle every Sunday for 51 weeks
WMATA Reroutes D74, D90 Buses for Dupont Market
Two WMATA bus routes will detour around Dupont Circle every Sunday for nearly a year to accommodate the Fresh Farm Farmers Market, transit officials announced. Routes D74 and D90 will bypass Massachusetts Avenue between 20th Street and Dupont Circle starting May 3, 2026, through April 25, 2027. The detours affect westbound D74 service toward Potomac Park and both directions of D90 service, though eastbound D74 buses won't see changes.
Market Operations Drive Route Changes
The weekly detours accommodate the Fresh Farm Farmers Market's Sunday operations at Dupont Circle, which require closing Massachusetts Avenue between 20th Street and the circle from 6:00am to 3:30pm. WMATA regularly adjusts routes to accommodate community events and street closures in Washington's urban core. The farmers market has operated at the location for years, though officials didn't specify whether previous seasons required similar transit modifications. The year-long schedule allows the market to run through its full seasonal cycle.
Four Route Patterns See Modifications
Westbound D74 buses toward Potomac Park will turn at 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, then resume their regular route at New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street. Eastbound D90 buses toward Mt Vernon Square will detour at Massachusetts Avenue and 20th Street before resuming service at 18th Street. Westbound D90 buses toward Tenleytown will detour at Dupont Circle and return to their regular route at 20th Street. Eastbound D74 service toward Rhode Island Avenue won't require any detour, officials said.
Sunday-Only Detours Span 51 Weeks
The detours take effect May 3, 2026, and continue every Sunday through April 25, 2027, during the market's 6:00am to 3:30pm operating hours. Service will run normally on weekdays and Saturdays, officials said. WMATA didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect, though passengers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the Dupont Circle area on Sunday mornings and early afternoons. The agency typically posts detour signs at affected stops before service changes begin.
Riders Face Year of Sunday Adjustments
The 51-week detour schedule will affect regular Sunday travel patterns for riders using D74 and D90 routes through the Dupont Circle area. Passengers are advised to avoid the area if possible and allow additional travel time on Sundays between 6:00am and 3:30pm. WMATA offers MetroAlerts for service updates, though officials didn't say whether they'll send notifications before each Sunday's detour. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for riders navigating the temporary service changes.
