Temporary Detour: DC HBCU 5K Run/Walk and Community Day on June 26

Updated: 6/26/2026

Advisory Effective: Jun 26, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026

Route Affected: C31

Beginning Friday, June 26, at 12:00am, through Saturday, June 27, at 11:59pm, buses will detour due to the DC HBCU 5K Run/Walk and Community Day.

Street Closures:

  • Howard Rd between Firth Sterling Ave and Suitland Pkwy, SE

The following route will detour:

C31 Minnesota Ave eastbound towards Capitol Heights

  • No Detour Required

C31 Minnesota Ave westbound towards Navy Yard

  • Buses begin detouring on Firth Sterling Ave, SE at Howard Rd, resuming regular route at S Capitol St, SE at O St.

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