Temporary Detour: 50th Annual Fairfax Fall Festival on October 10

Updated: 10/6/2026

Advisory Effective: Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

October 10, 2026 | 4:30am-8:30pm

Route Affected: F23

On Saturday, October 10, from 4:30am until 8:30pm, buses will detour due to the 50th Annual Fairfax Fall Festival. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

Street Closures:

  • Main St (VA 236) between West St & East St
  • University Dr between North St & Armstrong St
  • Sager Ave between Chain Bridge Rd (VA 123) & South St

The following route will detour:

F23 Little River Tpk-George Mason eastbound towards King St

  • Buses begin detouring on Chain Bridge Rd at Armstrong St, resuming regular route on Main St at East St.

F23 Little River Tpk-George Mason westbound towards George Mason

  • Buses begin detouring on North St at University Dr, resuming regular route on George Mason Blvd at Armstrong St.

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