WMATA Coordinates P30 Stop Shift for Utility Work

WMATA P30 westbound stop at Philadelphia Ave and Chicago Ave closes for six hours March 25

WMATA P30 Stop Closes March 25 for Utility Work

Riders using the P30 bus route at Philadelphia Ave and Chicago Ave will need to board at a different location on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. WMATA announced the westbound stop at stop ID# 2001147 will be closed from 9:00am to 3:00pm due to scheduled utility work. Passengers should use the alternate stop at Philadelphia Ave and Takoma Ave, stop ID# 2000101, during the six-hour closure.

Context

The temporary closure affects one of WMATA's local bus routes serving the Philadelphia Ave corridor. Transit officials said the utility work requires closing the stop for the full six-hour period to ensure worker safety and allow contractors to complete necessary infrastructure repairs. The closure represents a brief, single-day disruption to normal bus service on the route. WMATA typically coordinates such closures with utility companies and construction contractors to minimize impact on riders while maintaining essential infrastructure.

Details

The closed stop at Philadelphia Ave and Chicago Ave serves westbound P30 buses under normal operations. During the closure window, all westbound P30 service will bypass this location entirely. The alternate stop at Philadelphia Ave and Takoma Ave, approximately one block away, will accommodate all boarding and exiting passengers during the affected hours. Transit officials said the alternative location also serves westbound buses and has adequate capacity to handle the temporary increase in ridership.

Timeline

The stop closure takes effect at 9:00am on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and will last until 3:00pm the same day. Normal service at the Philadelphia Ave and Chicago Ave stop will resume immediately after 3:00pm once utility work is completed. WMATA officials said passengers should plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time for travel to the alternate stop location.

Impact

Riders who regularly use the Philadelphia Ave and Chicago Ave stop during midday hours will need to walk one additional block to reach the temporary boarding location. Transit officials apologized for any inconvenience the closure may cause. Passengers can check Moovit for real-time P30 bus locations and service updates during the closure period to help plan their trips more effectively.