Temporary Detour: Takoma Park Monster Bash 2026

Updated: 10/29/2026

Advisory Effective: Oct 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Route Affected: P30

 

On Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm, buses will detour due to the Takoma Park Monster Bash 2026 event. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.

 

Street Closures:

 

  • Maple Ave from Philadelphia Ave to Lee Ave
  • Carroll Ave from Maple Ave to Cedar Ave
  • Eastern Ave from Cedar Ave to Piney Branch Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd from Eastern Ave to Ritchie Ave
  • Piney Branch Rd from Takoma Park Middle School to Philadelphia Ave

 

The following route will detour:

P30 New Carrollton- Silver Spring eastbound towards New Carrollton

  • Buses begin detouring on Fenton St at Burlington Ave, resuming regular route on Carroll Ave at Grant Ave.

 

P30 New Carrollton- Silver Spring westbound towards Silver Spring

  • Buses begin detouring on Carroll Ave at Philadelphia Ave, resuming regular route on Fenton St at Philadelphia Ave.

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