WMATA Reroutes Buses Around Sinkhole Repair

WMATA routes C27 and D10 detour March 18-23 for sinkhole repairs on 25th Street SE

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WMATA Routes C27, D10 Detour for Sinkhole Repair

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Two WMATA bus routes will detour around a sinkhole repair site in Southeast Washington starting Wednesday. Routes C27 and D10 will use alternate paths on 25th Street SE at Southern Avenue from March 18 through March 23 at 3am, transit officials said. The construction work affects westbound C27 service toward Shepherd Parkway and eastbound D10 service toward Southern Avenue.

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The street closure stems from emergency infrastructure repairs needed to address a sinkhole at the intersection. WMATA typically implements temporary detours when roadwork blocks regular bus paths, rerouting vehicles to parallel streets while maintaining service to nearby stops. The agency coordinates with District transportation officials to minimize disruptions during construction projects. Transit officials said the five-day closure window allows contractors to complete repairs while limiting impact on weekday commuters.

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The C27 Naylor Rd-Shepherd Pkwy route will detour only in the westbound direction, while eastbound service toward Naylor Road continues on its regular path. The D10 Pennsylvania Ave route faces eastbound detours toward Southern Avenue, with westbound service to Kennedy Center unaffected. Both routes will use 24th Street SE at Savannah Street as their alternate path during construction. Buses will return to their standard routes on Southern Avenue SE at 22nd Street after passing the work zone.

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The detour takes effect Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and runs through early Monday morning, March 23, at 3am. The overnight end time allows crews to reopen the street before Monday's morning commute begins. WMATA hasn't said whether the timeline could extend if contractors encounter complications during repairs. Transit officials said they'll monitor the work schedule and notify riders of any changes.

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Riders on affected routes should expect slightly longer travel times during the five-day detour period. WMATA encourages passengers to allow extra time for trips and watch for temporary stop relocations near the construction zone. Transit officials said riders can check real-time bus locations and service updates through Moovit, which provides current routing information for all WMATA routes during detours and schedule changes.