WMATA D10 Adjusts Route for Kennedy Center Event

D10 bus route will detour around Kennedy Center for 17 hours on March 31, 2026

D10 Route Detours Around Kennedy Center March 31

D10 bus riders heading to the Kennedy Center will need to plan alternate routes Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced a temporary detour for the D10 Pennsylvania Avenue route due to a special event at the Kennedy Center, with service changes lasting from 7:00am until 11:59pm. Kennedy Center Main Roadway at 25th Street, NW will be closed during the event.

Route Modification Details

The closure affects a key segment of the D10's regular route near the Kennedy Center. During the detour period, buses will operate between Southern Avenue Station and a temporary terminus at New Hampshire Avenue, NW and 24th Street (Stop ID #1005075). The modified routing means riders won't have direct access to the Kennedy Center Main Roadway stop during the 17-hour closure. Transit officials said the detour is necessary to accommodate the special event and ensure pedestrian safety in the area.

Expected Service Impact

Passengers should expect longer travel times throughout the day Tuesday, transit officials said. The detour will add extra time to trips for riders who typically use stops along the closed segment. WMATA advised riders to allow additional travel time and consider avoiding the area if possible to minimize delays. Officials didn't specify how much extra time riders should budget for their trips. The agency said normal D10 service is expected to resume after 11:59pm on March 31.

Single-Day Detour Timeline

The temporary routing takes effect at 7:00am Tuesday and will remain in place through 11:59pm that evening. Officials said the detour will only last for the duration of the Kennedy Center special event, though the agency didn't identify what event is prompting the closure. Regular D10 service along Kennedy Center Main Roadway at 25th Street, NW is scheduled to resume after midnight.

Rider Information and Updates

Riders using the D10 route Tuesday should plan their trips carefully and consider alternative routes if traveling to the Kennedy Center area. Transit officials said passengers can contact WMATA customer support at 202.GO.METRO for assistance with trip planning during the detour. Moovit provides real-time D10 bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for riders affected by the temporary service change.