Construction on Kennedy Street NW

Updated: 4/7/2026

Advisory Effective: Jun 30, 2025 – Jul 6, 2026

Effective immediately and until further notice, buses will detour due to construction on Kennedy Street, NW between 13th St and 14th St. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible. Please sign up for Metro Alerts for service information. 

Street Closures: 

  • Kennedy St, NW between 13th St and 14th St 

The following route will detour:

C81 Fort Totten-Sibley Hospital eastbound towards Fort Totten 

  • Buses begin detouring on Military Rd, NW at 14th St resuming regular route on Kennedy St, NW at Georgia Ave.

C81 Fort Totten-Sibley Hospital westbound towards Sibley Hospital 

  • Buses begin detouring on Georgia Ave, NW at Kennedy St resuming regular route on Military Rd, NW at 16th St.

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