Temporary Detour: Construction on N Capitol St NW on October 10

Updated: 10/6/2026

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

October 10, 2026 | 6:00am-8:00pm

Routes Affected: C71, D30

On Saturday, October 10, from 6:00am until 8:00pm, buses will detour due to construction. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

Street Closures:

  • Southbound N Capitol St between G St and Massachusetts Ave, NW

The following routes will detour:

C71 18th St northbound towards Fort Totten

  • No detour required.

C71 18th St southbound towards Union Station

  • Buses begin detouring on K St, NW at N Capitol St, resuming regular route on Massachusetts Ave, NE at 1st St.

D30 N Capitol St northbound towards Fort Totten

  • No detour required.

D30 N Capitol St southbound towards Federal Triangle

  • Buses begin detouring on N Capitol St, NW at K St, resuming regular route on E St, NW at 6th St.

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