WMATA Adjusts Service for Nebraska Ave Construction
WMATA closes Nebraska Ave NW bus stop weekdays 8:30 AM-4:30 PM May 11-23 for construction
WMATA Closes Nebraska Ave Bus Stop for 2 Weeks
Riders using four WMATA bus routes along Nebraska Avenue NW will need to walk to nearby stops for nearly two weeks starting Monday. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced it'll close the bus stop at Nebraska Avenue NW and Broad Branch Road from May 11 through May 23, 2026, daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for construction work. The closure affects routes C81, C83, C85, and C87 at stop ID #1002669 on the northbound side of Nebraska Avenue NW.
Construction Forces Daytime Service Adjustments
The partial-day closure represents a common approach transit agencies use when construction work requires temporary stop closures but doesn't warrant full rerouting. By limiting the closure to daytime hours, WMATA can accommodate construction crews while maintaining evening and weekend service at the regular location. The agency didn't specify what type of construction necessitates the closure or whether it's related to street work, utility repairs, or transit infrastructure improvements. Transit officials said the two-week timeframe should allow crews to complete necessary work while minimizing disruption to regular riders.
Four Alternative Stops Designated for Affected Routes
WMATA designated four alternative bus stops within walking distance of the closed location. Riders can use stops at Military Road NW and 32nd Street, Nebraska Avenue NW and McKinley Street, Nebraska Avenue NW and Nevada Avenue, or McKinley Street NW and Chevy Chase Parkway, with each alternative serving specific route combinations. The agency didn't provide exact walking distances between the closed stop and alternatives, though all appear to be within a quarter-mile radius based on the street locations. Officials said each alternative stop has been configured to accommodate the affected route combinations, ensuring riders can still access their needed connections.
Closure Runs Through Late May
The stop closure takes effect Monday, May 11, 2026, and continues through Saturday, May 23, 2026. Each day during that period, the stop will be inaccessible from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, meaning early morning and evening service will continue using the regular stop location. WMATA encouraged riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates about the closure and any potential changes to the timeline. The agency apologized for inconvenience caused by the temporary closure.
Riders Should Plan Extra Walking Time
Passengers who regularly use the Nebraska Avenue NW and Broad Branch Road stop should allow extra time to walk to alternative stops during the closure period. Those unfamiliar with the alternative stop locations may want to scout them before the closure begins Monday. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and alternative route suggestions for WMATA services, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and find the nearest available stops during construction-related disruptions.
