WMATA C83 Route Adjusts for Oregon Avenue Work
WMATA C83 buses detour around Oregon Avenue closure through June 11 construction
WMATA C83 Bus Detours for Oregon Avenue Work
Riders on WMATA's C83 Barnaby Woods-Friendship Heights route will encounter detours starting Wednesday as construction closes a section of Oregon Avenue NW at Nebraska Avenue. The work runs through June 11, affecting westbound buses traveling to Friendship Heights, transit officials said. Eastbound service to Barnaby Woods won't require any route changes during the four-month project.
Construction Closes Key Northwest DC Corridor
The street closure affects Oregon Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Lindsey Drive NW, a key corridor connecting residential neighborhoods to the Friendship Heights commercial district. WMATA announced the detour Wednesday afternoon to give riders advance notice of the service changes. The construction project will last approximately four months, though officials didn't specify what infrastructure work is being performed. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal departments on street closures that affect bus routes, adjusting service to minimize rider impact while maintaining access to key destinations.
Westbound Buses Follow Alternate Route
Westbound C83 buses heading to Friendship Heights will detour at Lindsay Drive on Oregon Avenue NW, then resume their regular route at Utah Place NW and 31st Place, according to WMATA's service advisory. The detour adds travel time to westbound trips, though officials didn't provide estimates of how many additional minutes riders should expect. Eastbound buses traveling to Barnaby Woods will maintain their normal route throughout the construction period. The agency updated its service advisory at 2:23 PM on Wednesday, February 4, confirming the detour took effect that day.
Four-Month Timeline for Street Work
The construction work began Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and will continue through Thursday, June 11, 2026, WMATA officials confirmed. The agency didn't announce whether the detour might end earlier if construction finishes ahead of schedule. Riders should expect the alternate route to remain in effect for the full four-month period unless officials provide updates indicating otherwise.
Riders Advised to Plan Extra Travel Time
Passengers should allow extra travel time during the construction period, particularly for westbound trips to Friendship Heights, transit officials said. WMATA encourages riders to sign up for MetroAlerts for real-time service updates as construction progresses. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternate route suggestions for C83 riders navigating the detour, helping passengers plan trips and monitor bus arrivals during the temporary service changes.
