Temporary Detour: Grand African Run 5K

Updated: 10/9/2026

Advisory Effective: Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

Routes Affected: A1X, A70

On Saturday, October 10, from 8:00am until 1:00pm, buses will detour due to the Grand African Run 5K. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

 

Street Closures:

  • Potomac Ave between Richmond Hwy/Route 1 and E Reed Ave
  • Route 1 (NB) turn lane to (NB) Potomac Ave
  • Main Line Blvd between dead end and Potomac Ave

 

The following route will detour:

 

A1X Pentagon City-Braddock Rd northbound towards Pentagon City

  • Buses begin detouring on Potomac Yard Transitway at E Glebe Rd, resuming regular route on Potomac Ave at E Reed Ave.

 

A1X Pentagon City-Braddock Rd southbound towards Braddock Rd

  • Buses begin detouring on Potomac Ave at E Reed Ave, resuming regular route on Potomac Yard Transitway at E Glebe Rd.

 

A70 Glebe Rd eastbound towards Potomac Yard

  • Buses will operate between Tysons and a bus stop located on E Reed Ave at Potomac Ave (stop ID #4009982)

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