Temporary Detour: Great American State Fair
Updated: 6/23/2026
Advisory Effective: Jun 23, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Sunday, July 12, 2026
Routes Affected: D30, D40, D60
Effective Tuesday, June 23at 10:00pm until Sunday, July 12 at 11:59pm, buses will detour due to the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures:
- Madison Dr from 14th St to 3rd St, NW
- Jefferson Dr from 14th St to 3rd St, SW Ave
- 7th St from Jefferson Sr, SW to Madison Dr, NW
- 4th St from Jefferson Dr, SW to Madison Dr, NW
The following routes will detour:
Detouring from 12:00am until 5:00am
D30 N Capitol St northbound towards Fort Totten
- Buses begin detouring on E St, NW at 7th St, resuming regular route on N Capitol St, NE at Massachusetts Ave.
D30 N Capitol St southbound towards L’Enfant Plaza
- Buses begin detouring on N Capitol St, NW at E St, resuming regular route on D St, SW at 7th St.
D40 7 St-Georgia Ave northbound towards Silver Spring
- Buses begin detouring on E St, SW at 7th St, resuming regular route on N Capitol St, NE at Massachusetts Ave.
D40 7 St-Georgia Ave southbound towards L’Enfant Plaza
- Buses begin detouring on 7th St, NW at Massachusetts Ave, resuming regular route on D St, SW at 7th St.
D60 16th St northbound towards Silver Spring
- Buses begin detouring on E St, SW at 7th St, resuming regular route on I St, NW at 14th St.
D60 16th St southbound towards L’Enfant Plaza
- Buses begin detouring on 11th St, NW at H St, resuming regular route on D St, SW at 6th St.
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