WMATA F20 Detours for Falls Church Construction
WMATA F20 westbound buses detour April 18-27 due to Falls Church Drive closure
WMATA F20 Bus Detours April 18-27 for Work
Riders using WMATA's F20 bus route will face a temporary detour starting Saturday as construction closes Falls Church Drive in the West Falls Church area. The detour affects westbound buses heading to Tysons from April 18 through April 27, 2026, transit officials said. Eastbound F20 service to King St-Old Town won't be affected by the construction work.
Construction Prompts Route Changes
The street closure on Falls Church Drive requires WMATA to temporarily reroute westbound F20 buses during the nine-day construction period. Transit agencies typically implement detours when roadwork blocks regular bus routes, using alternate streets that allow buses to reconnect with their normal paths. The F20 route normally serves communities between West Falls Church and Tysons, providing connections to Metro rail service. Officials said the construction work necessitates the temporary service modification to maintain bus operations during the closure.
Detour Route Details
Westbound F20 buses will begin their detour at West Falls Church Station & Bus Bay E, officials said. After detouring around the construction zone, buses will resume their regular route on Leesburg Pike at Haycock Road. The detour affects only westbound service heading toward Tysons, while eastbound buses traveling to King St-Old Town will continue on their normal route without changes. Officials didn't specify which streets buses will use during the detour portion between West Falls Church Station and Leesburg Pike.
Nine-Day Detour Period
The temporary detour takes effect Saturday, April 18, 2026, and continues through Monday, April 27, 2026, according to WMATA. The advisory was last updated April 10, 2026. Officials said riders should allow extra travel time during the detour period, though they didn't provide estimates of how much additional time the alternate route might add to trips.
Planning Around Service Changes
Westbound F20 riders should expect modified routing during the construction period and plan for possible delays. WMATA customer support is available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 8 PM for questions about the detour. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route information for WMATA services, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.
