WMATA C83 Detours for Oregon Ave Construction

WMATA C83 westbound buses detour around Oregon Avenue construction through June 11

WMATA C83 Bus Detours for Oregon Ave Work

WMATA's C83 Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights bus route will detour around construction on Oregon Avenue NW starting Wednesday, transit officials said. The detour affects westbound buses only, with eastbound service continuing normally. The construction closes Oregon Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW through June 11, requiring westbound buses to take an alternate path for more than four months.

Construction Closes Key Northwest DC Street

The Oregon Avenue closure between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW will remain in effect through Thursday, June 11, 2026, according to WMATA. The construction work requires a full street closure in this section of Northwest DC, affecting the C83 route that connects the Barnaby Woods and Friendship Heights neighborhoods. Transit officials said riders should plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the construction period. The agency announced the detour on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Westbound Buses Take Alternate Route

Westbound C83 buses heading to Friendship Heights will detour starting on Oregon Avenue NW at Lindsay Drive, transit officials said. The buses will then follow the detour route before resuming their regular path on Utah Place NW at 31st Place. Eastbound buses heading to Barnaby Woods won't require a detour and will continue on their normal route. Officials didn't specify the exact streets the westbound detour will follow between Lindsay Drive and Utah Place.

Four-Month Detour Runs Through Early June

The detour will remain in place from Wednesday, February 4, 2026, through Thursday, June 11, 2026, spanning more than four months. WMATA updated the service advisory on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 2:23pm. Officials haven't said whether the construction timeline could change or if the detour might end earlier than scheduled.

Riders Can Track Service Changes

C83 riders should expect slightly longer travel times on westbound trips during the construction period. WMATA encouraged passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts for service updates, though officials didn't specify how much additional time westbound trips might take. Moovit provides real-time updates for WMATA routes, helping riders track buses and plan trips around the detour.