WMATA Reroutes 3 Lines for Q St Work
Three WMATA bus routes detour around Q Street NW construction from March 6 to May 1
WMATA Reroutes 3 Bus Lines for Q St Work
Three WMATA bus routes will detour around construction on Q Street NW between 27th Street and 28th Street starting March 6. The C91, D94, and D96 routes will follow alternate paths through Georgetown and Dupont Circle for nearly two months, transit officials said. Eastbound stops on Q Street between Wisconsin Avenue NW and Dupont Circle will be closed, with temporary stops established along detour routes.
Construction Affects Georgetown Corridor
The construction work on Q Street NW requires a complete closure of eastbound bus service along the affected block, according to WMATA. The detour runs from Friday, March 6, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026. Transit agencies typically reroute buses during infrastructure projects to maintain service while allowing contractors access to roadways. Officials said westbound and northbound services on all three routes will continue without changes during the construction period.
Routes Follow Different Detour Paths
The C91 LeDroit Park-Georgetown and D94 Gallery Place-Sibley Hospital routes will detour eastbound on Wisconsin Avenue NW at Q Street, resuming regular service on P Street NW at 22nd Street. The D96 Massachusetts Ave-Bethesda route takes a different path, detouring southbound on Wisconsin Avenue NW at Q Street before resuming on Massachusetts Avenue NW at 20th Street. Temporary bus stops have been established along each detour route to serve passengers, though officials didn't specify exact stop locations.
Two-Month Detour Period Planned
The detours will remain in place for 56 days while construction crews complete work on the Q Street corridor. WMATA announced the changes but didn't provide details about the nature of the construction project or which agency is performing the work. Regular service patterns are expected to resume after May 1, 2026, once the project is completed.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Trips
Passengers using the affected routes should expect slightly longer travel times due to the detours, transit officials said. Those who regularly board at closed Q Street stops will need to walk to temporary stop locations along the detour paths. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for all WMATA services, helping riders navigate the temporary changes and find the nearest available stops during the construction period.
