WMATA D96 Stop Closes for Construction Project
WMATA closes D96 bus stop at Virginia Ave and 22nd St NW for 14 months starting April 23
WMATA D96 Bus Stop Closes for 14-Month Project
Riders of WMATA's D96 bus route will need to use alternate stops starting April 23 as construction closes a Virginia Avenue stop for more than a year. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the closure of the stop at Virginia Ave and 22nd St NW, which will remain closed through June 10, 2027. Transit officials said the 14-month closure affects stop #1001021, requiring passengers to adjust their boarding locations during the extended construction period.
Context
The extended closure represents one of WMATA's longer-term bus stop modifications due to construction activity in the downtown corridor. Transit officials said the closure is necessary to accommodate construction work on Virginia Avenue, though specific details about the construction project weren't provided. Long-term bus stop closures typically affect regular commuters who rely on specific boarding locations, requiring riders to familiarize themselves with alternative stops. The D96 route serves the downtown Washington area, connecting riders to key destinations throughout the city's core.
Details
WMATA designated two alternative stops for D96 riders during the closure period. The first replacement stop is located at Virginia Ave and E St NW, identified as stop #1003537. The second option is at F St and 21st St NW, designated as stop #1001047. Transit officials said both alternative stops will serve D96 passengers throughout the 14-month closure, though the agency didn't specify walking distances between the closed stop and the alternatives or whether any schedule adjustments will accompany the change.
Timeline
The closure takes effect April 23, 2026, and will continue through June 10, 2027, spanning 413 days. WMATA announced the closure in advance to give riders time to plan alternative boarding locations. Transit officials said customers should sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates about the closure and any changes to the timeline, though the agency didn't indicate whether the June 2027 end date is firm or subject to construction delays.
Impact
D96 riders who regularly use the Virginia Ave and 22nd St stop will need to walk to one of the two alternative locations for more than a year. Officials said passengers should allow extra time for their commutes while adjusting to the new boarding locations. Moovit provides real-time D96 bus tracking and can help riders locate the alternative stops at Virginia Ave and E St NW or F St and 21st St NW during the extended closure period.
