Temporary Detour: Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade

Updated: 6/26/2026

Advisory Effective: Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026

Routes Affected: C53, C55

On Saturday, July 4, from 7:00am until 1:00pm, buses will detour due to the Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

 

Street Closure:

  • 8th St between D St and Virginia Ave, SE

 

The following routes will detour:

 

C53

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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