Temporary Detour: Rock the Block on August 28
Updated: 8/26/2026
Advisory Effective: Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026
On Friday, August 28, from 5:00pm until 11:59pm buses will detour due to the August Rock the Block event.
Street Closure:
- University Dr between Main St and North St
The following routes will detour:
F23 Little River Turnpike-George Mason eastbound to King St-Old Town
- Buses begin detouring on Chain Bridge Rd at Armstrong St, resuming regular route on Main St at East St.
F23 Little River Turnpike-George Mason westbound to George Mason
- Buses begin detouring on Main St at East St, resuming regular route on University Dr at South St.
F50 Washington Blvd eastbound to Ballston
- Buses begin detouring on Chain Bridge Rd at Armstrong St, resuming regular route on Blenheim Blvd at Fairfax Commons.
F50 Washington Blvd westbound to George Mason
- Buses begin detouring on Blenheim Blvd at North St, resuming regular route on University Dr at South St.
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