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 NW Work
Three WMATA bus routes will detour around Q Street NW construction starting March 6, affecting riders traveling between Georgetown and Dupont Circle. The transit agency announced the temporary reroutes will remain in place through May 1 as crews work on Q Street between 27th and 28th streets. Routes C91, D94, and D96 will bypass eastbound Q Street stops, with temporary stops established along detour paths.
Construction Closes Eastbound Stops for Two Months
The construction project requires closing all eastbound Q Street stops between Wisconsin Avenue NW and Dupont Circle for the eight-week period, transit officials said. WMATA typically reroutes buses during infrastructure work to maintain service while allowing contractors access to work zones. The agency hasn't specified what type of construction necessitates the closures or whether the work involves street resurfacing, utility repairs, or other improvements. Westbound and northbound services on all three routes will continue operating normally without detours.
Each Route Takes Different Detour Path
The C91 LeDroit Park-Georgetown route will detour eastbound on Wisconsin Avenue NW at Q Street, resuming regular service on P Street NW at 22nd Street. The D94 Gallery Place-Sibley Hospital route follows a similar eastbound detour pattern, officials said. The D96 Massachusetts Ave-Bethesda route will detour 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 accommodate passengers, though officials didn't specify exact locations for the replacement stops.
Detours Begin Friday Morning Rush Hour
The reroutes take effect Friday, March 6, and will remain in place until Friday, May 1, when regular Q Street service resumes. Transit officials didn't specify whether the detours will add travel time for affected routes or how many daily riders typically use the closed stops. The agency said it will monitor service during the construction period.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Walks to Stops
Passengers who normally board at eastbound Q Street stops between Wisconsin Avenue and Dupont Circle will need to use temporary stops along detour routes, potentially requiring longer walks to reach buses. Officials encouraged riders to check for service updates before traveling during the construction period. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and detour information for all WMATA routes, helping riders find the nearest temporary stops and plan trips around the Q Street closures.
