Temporary Detour: Purple Line Construction on Fenton St
Updated: 9/8/2026
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Advisory Effective: Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Route Affected: P30
On Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 25 from 9:00pm-5:00am nightly, buses will detour due to construction for the Purple Line project. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures:
- Intersection of Fenton St and Wayne Ave
The following route will detour:
P30 New Carrollton-Silver Spring eastbound towards New Carrollton
- Buses begin detouring on Ramsey Ave at Wayne Ave, resuming regular route on Philadelphia Ave at Chicago Ave.
P30 New Carrollton-Silver Spring westbound towards Silver Spring
- Buses begin detouring on Philadelphia Ave at Burlington Ave, resuming regular route at Silver Spring station (Bus Bay 223).