Temporary Detour: Construction on University Blvd and Piney Branch Rd

Updated: 9/22/2026

Advisory Effective: Sep 22, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026

Route Affected: M12

 

On Tuesday, September 22 through Friday, October 2 from 9:00pm-6:00am, nightly (except Saturday), buses will detour due to construction on University Blvd and Piney Branch Rd. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

 

Street Closures:

 

  • Intersection of University Blvd and Piney Branch Rd

 

The following route will detour:

M12 University Blvd eastbound towards Hyattsville Crossing

  • Buses begin detouring on University Blvd at Piney Branch Rd, resuming regular route on University Blvd at Merrimac Dr.

 

M12 University Blvd westbound towards Twinbrook

  • No detour required.

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