WMATA Reroutes C33 and D20 for Utility Work
WMATA closes C33, D20 stop at Minnesota Ave NE for utility work April 13-May 15, 2026
WMATA C33 Stop Closes for Utility Work
Riders using the C33 and D20 bus routes at Minnesota Avenue NE at Benning Road will need to board at different stops starting April 13, 2026. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the westbound stop closure will run through May 15, affecting service daily from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The month-long closure is necessary for utility work in the area, transit officials said.
Utility Work Drives Service Change
The temporary closure affects stop ID 1000988 on Minnesota Avenue NE at Benning Road, a key boarding location for two bus routes serving Northeast Washington. WMATA typically coordinates with utility companies when infrastructure work requires street access that impacts bus operations. The agency didn't specify which utility company is conducting the work or what type of infrastructure is being serviced. Transit officials said the daytime-only closure allows the stop to remain available during morning and evening peak hours outside the 8:30am to 3:30pm window.
Alternative Stops Designated
C33 passengers should use Minnesota Ave Station Bus Bay B, designated as stop ID 1002995, during the closure period. D20 riders will board at Minnesota Ave Station Bus Bay K, stop ID 1003215. Both alternative stops are located at Minnesota Avenue Station, which serves as a major transit hub in the area. The station's multiple bus bays provide dedicated boarding areas for different routes, though WMATA hasn't said whether the temporary routing will affect travel times or require riders to walk additional distance from their usual boarding location.
Five-Week Closure Timeline
The stop closure takes effect April 13, 2026, and continues through May 15, 2026, spanning approximately five weeks. Service will operate normally at the affected stop before 8:30am and after 3:30pm each day during this period. WMATA announced the closure in advance to give riders time to plan alternative boarding locations, though the agency didn't specify how far in advance the notification was provided.
Planning Around the Closure
Riders who regularly use the affected stop should allow extra time for their trips during the closure period, particularly if they're unfamiliar with the alternative bus bay locations at Minnesota Avenue Station. Transit officials said customers can sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates, though specific details about whether additional notifications will be sent as the closure date approaches weren't provided. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for WMATA services throughout the Washington DC area.
