Temporary Detour: Construction on 8th St SE on October 5

Updated: 9/30/2026

Advisory Effective: Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

October 5, 2026 | 8:30am-4:00pm  

Routes Affected: C53, C55 

On Monday, October 5, from 8:30am until 4:00pm, buses will detour due to construction. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.   

Street Closures:  

  • 8th St between E St and G St, SE 

The following routes will detour:   

C53 U St-Congress Heights northbound towards Woodley Park 

  • Buses begin detouring on 11th St, SE at M St, resuming regular route on 8th St, SE at Independence Ave.  

C53 U St-Congress Heights southbound towards Congress Heights  

  • Buses begin detouring on 8th St, SE at Pennsylvania Ave, resuming regular route on 11th St, SE at O St.  

 C55 Union Station-L’Enfant Plaza eastbound towards Union Station 

  • Buses begin detouring on M St, SE at 8th St, resuming regular route on Pennsylvania Ave, SE at 8th St.  

C55 Union Station-L’Enfant Plaza westbound towards L’Enfant Plaza  

  • Buses begin detouring on Pennsylvania Ave, SE at 8th St, resuming regular route on M St, SE at Isaac Hull Ave.  

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