WMATA C83 Detours for Oregon Ave Construction
WMATA C83 westbound buses detour around Oregon Avenue construction through June 11
WMATA C83 Route Detours for Oregon Ave Work
Washington Metro's C83 bus route will detour around construction on Oregon Avenue NW starting Wednesday, transit officials said. The detour affects westbound buses heading to Friendship Heights through June 11, while eastbound service to Barnaby Woods continues normally. Construction will close Oregon Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW for more than four months.
Construction Closes Key Northwest Corridor
The Oregon Avenue closure between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive affects a key corridor connecting residential neighborhoods to the Friendship Heights commercial district. WMATA announced the detour Wednesday in an advisory updated at 2:23 PM. The C83 Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights route typically serves commuters and shoppers traveling between these Northwest DC areas. Officials didn't specify what construction work necessitates the four-month closure or which agency is performing it.
Westbound Buses Reroute at Lindsay Drive
Westbound C83 buses heading to Friendship Heights will detour starting at Oregon Avenue NW and Lindsay Drive, according to WMATA. The buses will resume their regular route at Utah Place NW and 31st Place. Eastbound buses heading to Barnaby Woods won't require a detour and will maintain normal routing throughout the construction period. Officials didn't provide details about how much additional travel time the detour might add for westbound passengers or whether service frequency will change.
Detour Runs Through Early June
The detour takes effect Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and continues through Thursday, June 11, 2026, WMATA confirmed. The 127-day construction period spans most of winter and spring. Officials advised riders to allow extra travel time during the construction period but didn't specify how many minutes passengers should add to their commutes. WMATA encouraged passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts for service updates as conditions change.
Riders Should Plan for Delays
Passengers using the C83 route should plan accordingly and expect potential delays on westbound trips, transit officials said. Riders traveling to Friendship Heights may want to consider alternative routes or departure times during the construction period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and detour updates for WMATA routes throughout the Washington metro area.
