Temporary Detour: 39th Annual 17th St High Heel Race on October 27

Updated: 10/18/2026

Advisory Effective: Oct 27, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026

Route Affected: C91

On Tuesday, October 27, from 1:00pm until 11:59pm, buses will detour due to the 39th Annual 17th St High Heel Race. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

Street Closures:

  • 17th St from New Hampshire Ave to O St, NW
  • Riggs Pl from 16th St to 17th St, NW
  • R St from 16th St to New Hampshire Ave, NW
  • Corcoran St from 16th St to New Hampshire Ave, NW
  • Q St from 16th St to 18th St, NW
  • Church St from 16th St and 18th St, NW
  • P St from 16th St to 18th St, NW

The following routes will detour:

C91 LeDroit Park-Georgetown eastbound towards LeDroit Park

  • Buses begin detouring on Massachusetts Ave, NW at Dupont Cir, resuming regular route on Logan Cir, NW at P St.

C91 LeDroit Park-Georgetown westbound towards Georgetown

  • Buses begin detouring on Logan Cir, NW at P St, resuming regular route on P St, NW at 20th St.

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