WMATA D80 Detours Saturday for Construction Work

WMATA D80 southbound buses detour around New York Avenue NW construction May 2

WMATA D80 Route Detours Saturday for Construction

WMATA's D80 bus route will detour around construction on New York Avenue NW on Saturday, May 2, transit officials said. The work affects southbound buses heading to Union Station between 5:00am and 6:00pm, while northbound service to Friendship Heights won't be impacted. The construction closes eastbound New York Avenue NW between 11th and 12th Streets for the day.

Construction Requires Street Closure

The temporary street closure on New York Avenue NW stems from construction work scheduled for a 13-hour window on Saturday, according to WMATA. Officials said the work requires closing the eastbound lanes between 11th and 12th Streets throughout the day. Transit agencies typically coordinate weekend construction projects to minimize weekday commuter impact while completing necessary infrastructure improvements. Passengers are advised to allow additional travel time during the affected hours.

Southbound Buses Follow Alternate Path

Southbound D80 buses traveling from Friendship Heights toward Union Station will detour at H Street on New York Avenue NW, then resume their regular route at 9th Street, officials said. Northbound D80 buses heading to Friendship Heights won't require any route changes and will operate normally throughout the construction period. The detour affects only the southbound direction during the 13-hour construction window. Officials didn't specify which stops along the regular route might be temporarily unavailable during the detour.

Single-Day Disruption Scheduled

The construction and resulting detour are limited to Saturday, May 2, from 5:00am to 6:00pm, transit officials confirmed. Normal D80 service is expected to resume once the construction window closes Saturday evening. WMATA didn't provide details about the specific nature of the construction work or whether additional weekend closures might be needed.

Riders Should Plan Ahead

Passengers using the D80 route on Saturday should expect longer travel times and consider alternate routes if possible, officials said. The public is encouraged to avoid the construction area during the closure. Riders can access real-time service updates and detour information through Moovit, which provides current route details and trip planning for WMATA's bus network throughout the Washington metro area.