Metro News Release
For immediate release: December 5, 2013
Metrobus delays possible Friday, December 6, due to National Christmas Tree Lighting
Metro is advising bus customers whose routes traverse Downtown DC of potential delays and detours around the White House on Friday, Dec. 6 due to the National Christmas Tree Lighting.
The ceremony is expected to begin at 4:30 p.m. with street closures expected between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The following streets are expected to be closed:
- 15th Street NW from Constitution Ave. to Pennsylvania Ave.
- 17th Street NW from Constitution Ave. to New York Ave.
In addition, Constitution Ave. NW between 15th and 17th streets may be closed if necessary.
Traffic impacts are expected to affect:
- 18th Street NW
- 13th Street NW
- 14th Street NW
- H Street NW
- I Street NW
- K Street NW
The following Metrobus routes will be subject to delays and detours Friday evening:
3Y, 7Y, 11Y, 16X, 16Y, 32, 36, 37, 39, 42, 43, 52, 53, 54, 80, D1, D3, D5, D6, G8, H1, L1, N2, N3, N4, P6, P17, P19, S1, S2, S4, S9, W13, X1 and X2. In addition, Route 16Y service will operate every 15 minutes during the event.
Travel Tips
- All bus routes beginning, ending or passing through the Downtown area may be subject to delays or detours as a result of this event.
- Specific detour information will be provided to customers via MetroAlerts email and text messages. Sign up at wmata.com/metroalerts.
- Board buses outside the Downtown area by walking or using Metrorail to travel beyond Downtown congestion. Customers using a SmarTrip card receive a $0.50 discount when transferring between Metrobus and Metrorail.
News release issued at 3:41 pm, December 5, 2013.