WMATA Relocates C41 Stop for Construction Work
C41 and C51 bus stop on Potomac Ave SE relocates temporarily for construction
C41 Bus Stop Moves on Potomac Ave SE April 20
Riders using the C41 and C51 bus routes at Potomac Avenue, SE at 14th Street will need to board at a different location starting April 20, 2026. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the northbound stop at stop ID #1000565 will be temporarily relocated through June 22, 2026, due to construction work in the area. The temporary stop will be located on Potomac Ave, SE adjacent to Chamberlain Elementary School.
Two-Month Construction Project Requires Stop Change
The relocation is necessary to accommodate construction work scheduled to last approximately two months, transit officials said. WMATA typically relocates bus stops when roadwork or infrastructure projects make existing stop locations inaccessible or unsafe for boarding passengers. The agency didn't specify what type of construction is being performed at the 14th Street location. Transit officials said the temporary stop adjacent to Chamberlain Elementary School will provide safe boarding and alighting access throughout the construction period.
Stop ID 1000565 Affected Through Late June
The northbound stop on Potomac Ave, SE at 14th St serves both the C41 and C51 routes during regular service hours. Passengers who normally use stop ID #1000565 should look for the temporary stop near Chamberlain Elementary School starting Monday, April 20, 2026. The relocation will remain in effect until Monday, June 22, 2026, when the construction work is scheduled to be completed. Officials said passengers can board and exit buses at the temporary location just as they would at the regular stop.
Service Resumes at Original Location June 22
The temporary stop will be in use for approximately two months, with service returning to the original Potomac Ave, SE at 14th St location on June 22, 2026. WMATA encourages riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates about the relocation and any potential changes to the timeline. Officials said passengers should allow extra time to locate the temporary stop, particularly during the first few days of the relocation.
Riders Should Plan for Temporary Location Change
Passengers who regularly use the C41 or C51 routes at this location should plan their trips accordingly and allow additional time to find the temporary stop near Chamberlain Elementary School. Transit officials said the temporary location will be clearly marked with signage directing riders from the closed stop. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes throughout the Washington metro area.
