Temporary Detour: Takoma Park 4th of July Parade 2026
Updated: 6/26/2026
Advisory Effective: Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026
Route Affected: P30
On Saturday, July 4, from 8:00am until 2:00pm, buses will detour due to the 2026 Takoma Park 4th of July Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures:
- Carroll Ave, NW from the DC and MD line to Maple St, NW
- Maple St, NW from Carroll Ave, NW to the DC and MD line
The following route will detour:
P30 New Carrollton-Silver Spring eastbound towards New Carrollton
- Buses begin detouring on Philadelphia Ave at Piney Branch Rd, resuming regular route on East-West Highway at New Hampshire Ave.
P30 New Carrollton-Silver Spring westbound towards Silver Spring
- Buses begin detouring on East West Highway at New Hampshire Ave, resuming regular route on Philadelphia Ave at Takoma Ave.
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