Temporary Detour: Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade on May 9

Advisory Effective: 5/5/26 - 5/9/26

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 11:00am-3:30pm

Routes Affected: C23, C31, D24

On Saturday, May 9, from 11:00am until 3:30pm, buses will detour due to the Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible. Please sign up for MetroAlerts at www.wmata.com/metroalerts for service information.

Street Closures:

· Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave between 50th St and 55th St, NE

· 55th St between Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave and Foote St, NE

The following routes will detour:

C23 Alabama Ave–Division Ave northbound towards Deanwood

· Buses begin detouring on Eastern Capitol St, SE at Division Ave, resuming regular route on Eastern Ave, NE at Chapelwood Ln.

C23 Alabama Ave–Division Ave southbound towards Anacostia

· Buses begin detouring on Eastern Ave, NE at Division Ave, resuming regular route on E Capitol St, NE at 50th St.

C31 Minnesota Ave eastbound towards Capitol Heights

· Buses begin detouring on Minnesota Ave, NE at Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, resuming regular route on 58th St, NE at Eads St.

C31 Minnesota Ave westbound towards Navy Yard

· Buses begin detouring on 58th St, NE at Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, resuming regular route on Minnesota Ave, NE at Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave.

D24 E Capitol St eastbound towards Deanwood

· Buses begin detouring on East Capitol St, NE at Division Ave, resuming regular route on Eastern Ave, NE at Chapelwood Ln.

D24 E Capitol St westbound towards McPherson Sq

· Buses begin detouring on Eastern Ave, NE at Division Ave, resuming regular route on E Capitol St, NE at 50th St.