WMATA C63 Detours for Franklin Street Work
C63 bus detours around Franklin Street NE construction zone from 6 AM to 8 PM Monday
WMATA C63 Bus Detours Monday for Franklin St Work
WMATA's C63 bus route will detour around construction on Franklin Street NE on Monday, April 20, 2026, affecting service in both directions. The construction work will close Franklin Street between 20th and 22nd streets from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, requiring the Deanwood-Georgia Avenue route to bypass the area. Riders should expect delays and plan for extra travel time during the closure.
Construction Closure Spans Two Blocks
The Franklin Street NE closure affects a two-block stretch in Northeast Washington, requiring WMATA to reroute buses around the construction zone. Transit agencies typically implement temporary detours when street work blocks regular bus routes, using parallel streets to maintain service continuity. The daytime-only closure allows buses to return to normal routing during evening and overnight hours. WMATA said the detour is necessary to accommodate the street closure, though officials didn't specify what type of construction work is being performed or how long the project will last beyond Monday.
Eastbound and Westbound Routes Follow Different Paths
Eastbound C63 buses heading toward Deanwood will turn off Franklin Street NE at 18th Street, then rejoin their regular route on South Dakota Avenue NE at Franklin Street. Westbound buses traveling toward Georgia Avenue will detour via South Dakota Avenue NE starting at Vista Street, returning to Franklin Street NE at 15th Street. The detour routes use South Dakota Avenue as the primary alternate corridor to bypass the construction zone. WMATA encourages passengers to plan ahead and consider alternative routes during the construction period.
Single-Day Detour Runs During Daytime Hours
The temporary detour takes effect Monday, April 20, 2026, and runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, matching the construction work hours. WMATA announced the service change ahead of the Monday closure to give riders time to adjust their travel plans. The agency didn't say whether the construction might extend beyond Monday or require additional detours in coming days.
Riders Advised to Allow Extra Time
Passengers using the C63 route Monday should allow additional travel time and avoid the Franklin Street construction area if possible, WMATA said. The agency advised riders to plan ahead for the detour, which may add several minutes to trip times depending on traffic conditions. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and detour updates for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes throughout the Washington metro area.
