Temporary Bus Stop Closure: 8th St SE and L St on May 20

Updated: 5/21/2026

Advisory Effective: May 20, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Routes Affected: C53, C55

Effective immediately, through Wednesday, June 3, the northbound/eastbound bus stop towards Woodley Park and Union Station on 8th St, SE at L St (stop ID #1000527) will temporarily close due to construction. Please sign up for MetroAlerts at www.wmata.com/metroalerts for service information.

Customers may board/exit buses at the following alternate locations:

  • 8th St, SE at G St (stop ID #1000585)
  • M St, SE at 8th St (stop ID #1000514) (C53)
  • M St, SE at 7th St (stop ID #1000502) (C55)

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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