2026 Major Bus Detours

Throughout this year, major events may impact Metro Bus services. During these periods, buses may not operate on their typical routes and stops may be temporarily bypassed or moved. Customers should use Metro's various tools, listed below, to learn about service disruptions and to prepare for upcoming travel.

Upcoming major events

Learn more below about which events may impact Metro Bus service.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Race weekend daytime detours: August 21 - 23

Impacted Routes: A40 | C11 | C55 | D10 | D1X | D24

Detour Begins: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 am

Detour Ends: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 11:59 pm

Race weekend late night detours: August 20 - 24

Impacted routes: D30 | D40 | D50 | D60

Detour Begins: Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 pm

Detour Ends: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 1:00 am

Tips for navigating detours

Metro Bus service will continue to operate during upcoming major events, but route changes may occur. Use the tips below to navigate detours.

Detour information

Visit wmata.com/alerts or visit Rider Tools to learn whether your route is impacted by detours. When routes are adjusted, specific information will be provided in the service advisory. This will include whether your stop is impacted and, if so, where you can catch the bus instead.

Next bus information

Customers can also use Rider Tools to get next bus arrival information. See available service near your current location, or search for arrivals at specific stops or nearby other locations.

Metro Pulse

For customers on the go, the Metro Pulse mobile application is also a useful tool for accessing Metro Bus information.