Temporary Detour: Purple Line Construction on Fenton St
Updated: 9/29/2026
Advisory Effective: Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Route Affected: P30
On Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 16, 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).
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