WMATA Adjusts Service for Utility Work
WMATA closes westbound stop at Minnesota Ave NE and Benning Road for utility work April 13-May 15
WMATA Closes Bus Stop for Utility Work
Riders who catch the C33 or D20 bus at Minnesota Avenue NE and Benning Road will need to use alternate stops starting April 13. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the westbound bus stop at that location will close temporarily for utility work, affecting weekday midday service through May 15. The closure runs daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, transit officials said.
Utility Work Drives Month-Long Closure
The temporary closure accommodates utility infrastructure work in the Minnesota Avenue corridor, according to WMATA. Transit agencies routinely coordinate with utility companies to schedule maintenance that requires street or sidewalk access, often closing bus stops when work zones make them inaccessible or unsafe. The month-long timeline suggests substantial underground utility repairs or installations, though officials didn't specify which utility company is conducting the work or what type of infrastructure is being addressed.
Two Routes Affected, Alternate Stops Designated
The closure affects stop #1000988, which serves routes C33 and D20 during weekday midday hours. WMATA directed C33 passengers to use Bus Bay B (stop #1002995) at Minnesota Ave Station, while D20 riders should use Bus Bay K (stop #1003215) at the same station. Both alternate stops are located at the Minnesota Avenue Metro station complex. Officials didn't say how far riders will need to walk from the closed stop to reach the station bays, though the station sits near the intersection where the closure is taking place.
Closure Runs Through Mid-May
The stop closure begins Monday, April 13, 2026, and continues through Friday, May 15, 2026. Service will operate normally at the location outside the 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM closure window, meaning morning rush hour and evening service won't be affected. WMATA typically provides advance notice for planned closures, though officials didn't say when riders were first notified of this change.
Riders Can Track Service Changes
The closure affects midday riders on two routes serving the Minnesota Avenue corridor in Northeast Washington. WMATA encouraged customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates, though the agency didn't provide details about whether additional service adjustments might occur during the closure period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternate route suggestions for WMATA riders navigating temporary service changes.
