Temporary Detour: 2026 National Veterans Parade
Updated: 11/2/2026
Advisory Effective: Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Routes Affected: D10, D1X, D30, D32, D40, D4X, D44, D50, D6X, D74
On Sunday, November 8, from 4:00am until 6:00pm, buses will detour due to the 2026 National Veterans Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures:
- 4th St from Pennsylvania Ave, NW to Independence Ave, SW
- 6th St from Pennsylvania Ave to Constitution Ave, NW
- 7th St from Pennsylvania Ave, NW to Independence Ave, SW
- 9th St from Pennsylvania Ave to Constitution Ave, NW
- 10th St from Pennsylvania Ave to Constitution Ave, NW
- Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 15th Street, NW
- Madison Dr from 3rd St to 14th St, NW
- Jefferson Dr from 3rd St to 14th St, SW
- 12th St from Pennsylvania Ave to Madison Dr, NW
- 14th St from Pennsylvania Ave, NW to Independence Ave, SW
- SE/SW Freeway-Access to 12th St Tunnel from I-395 Exit ramps
- 12th St Tunnel Exit from Independence Avenue, SW
- Constitution Ave from 15th St to 23rd St, NW
- Inbound I-395 (14th St Bridge). All traffic will be sent eastbound on I-395 SW Freeway
- Inbound I-395 (14th St Bridge - HOV). All traffic will be sent eastbound on I-395 SW Freeway
- 17th St from New York Ave, NW to Independence Ave, SW
- 18th St from E St to Constitution Ave, NW
- 19th St from E St to Constitution Ave, NW
- Virginia Ave from 24th St to Constitution Ave, NW
The following routes will detour:
D10 Pennsylvania Ave
- Buses will operate between Southern Ave Station and a bus stop located on H St, NW at 18th St (stop ID# 1001148).
D1X Pennsylvania Ave Limited
- Buses will operate between Naylor Road Station and a bus stop located on 13th St, NW at G St (stop ID# 1001073).
D30 N Capitol St
- Buses will operate between Fort Totten Station and a bus stop located on 13th St, NW at F St (stop ID# 1001054).
D32 Rhode Island Ave- Ft Lincoln
- Buses will operate between Fort Lincoln and a bus stop located on 13th St, NW at H St (stop ID# 1003958).
D40 7th St – Georgia Ave
- Buses will operate between Silver Spring Station and a bus stop located on 9th St, NW at G St (stop ID# 1001084).
D4X 7th St – Georgia Ave Limited
- Buses will operate between Silver Spring Station and a bus stop located on 7th St, NW at H St (stop ID# 1003418).
D44 11th St
- Buses will operate between Fort Totten Station and a bus stop located on 11th St, NW at G St (stop ID# 1001068).
D50 14th St northbound towards 14th St & Colorado
- Buses begin detouring on Maine Ave, SW at 7th St, resuming regular route on 14th St, NW at K St.
D50 14th St southbound towards Waterfront
- Buses begin detouring on 14th St, NW at H St, resuming regular route on M St, SW at 6th St.
D6X 16th St Limited
- Buses will operate between Silver Spring Station and a bus stop located on 13th St, NW at G St (stop ID# 1001073).
D74 Rhode Island Ave- Foggy Bottom
- Buses will operate between Rhode Island Ave Station and a bus stop located on H St, NW at 18th St (stop ID# 1001148).
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