Temporary Detour: 2026 Adams Morgan Porchfest on November 7

Updated: 11/2/2026

Advisory Effective: Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Routes Affected: C51, C53

 

On Saturday, November 7, from 6:00am until 9:00pm, buses will detour due to the Adams Morgan Porchfest event. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

 

Street Closure:

  • 18th St, NW between Vernon St & Columbia Rd, NW

The following routes will detour:

C51 U Street- Anacostia northbound towards Tenleytown

  • Buses begin detouring on U St, NW at Florida Ave, resuming regular route on Calvert St, NW at Connecticut Ave.

C51 U Street- Anacostia southbound towards Anacostia

  • Buses begin detouring on Calvert St, NW at Connecticut Ave, resuming regular route on U St, NW at New Hampshire Ave.

C53 U St- Congress Heights northbound towards Woodley Park

  • Buses begin detouring on U St, NW at Florida Ave, resuming regular route on Calvert St, NW at Connecticut Ave.

C53 U St- Congress Heights southbound towards Congress Heights

  • Buses begin detouring on Calvert St, NW at Connecticut Ave, resuming regular route on U St, NW at New Hampshire Ave

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