Temporary Detour: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 11

Advisory Effective: 4/11/26 - 4/11/26

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 3:00am until 6:00pm

Routes Affected: D30, D32, D40, D4X, D44, D50, D5X, D60, D6X

On Saturday, April 11, buses will detour from 3:00am until 6:00pm due to the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time. Please sign up for MetroAlerts at www.wmata.com/metroalerts for service information.

Street Closures:

  • 4th St from Madison Dr to Pennsylvania Ave, NW
  • 6th St from C St to Constitution Ave, NW
  • 7th St from Pennsylvania Ave, NW to Independence Ave, SW
  • 9th St between Pennsylvania Ave, NW and Constitution Ave, NW
  • 10th St between Pennsylvania Ave, NW and Constitution Ave, NW
  • 12th St between Pennsylvania Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW
  • 14th St between North Pennsylvania Ave, NW to Independence Ave, SW
  • 17th St between New York Ave, NW and Independence Ave, SW
  • 19th St between E St, NW and Constitution Ave, NW
  • Constitution Ave from 3rd St to 7th St, NW
  • Constitution Ave, NW from 7th St to 23rd St, NW
  • Inbound I-395 (14th St Bridge)
  • Pennsylvania Ave from 3rd St to 7th St, NW
  • SE/SW Fwy-Access to 12th St Tunnel from I-395 ramp
  • Virginia Ave between 20th St and Constitution Ave, NW

The following routes will detour:

D30 N Capitol St (Late night service)

  • Buses will operate between Fort Totten Station and a bus stop located on E St, NW at 7th St (stop ID #1001011).

D32 Rhode Island Av – Fort Lincoln

  • Buses will operate between Fort Lincoln and a bus stop located on E St, NW at 8th St (stop ID #1000997).

D4X 7th St – Georgia Ave Limited

  • Buses will operate between Silver Spring Transit Center and a bus stop located on 7th St, NW at H St (stop ID #1003418).

D40 7th St – Georgia Ave (Late night service)

  • Buses will operate between Silver Spring Transit Center and a bus stop located on 7th St, NW at F St (stop ID #1001055).

D44 11th St

  • Buses will operate between Fort Totten Station and a bus stop located on 11th St, NW at G St (stop ID #1001068).

D50 14 St northbound towards 14th and Colorado

  • Buses begin detouring on Maine Ave, SW at 7th St, resuming regular route on 14th St, NW at K St.

D50 14th St southbound towards Waterfront

  • Buses begin detouring on 14th St, NW at H St, resuming regular route on M St, SW at 4th St.

D5X 14 St Limited northbound towards Takoma Station

  • Buses begin detouring on F St, NW at 12th St, resuming regular route on 14th St, NW at K St.

D5X 14 St Limited southbound towards Metro Center

  • Buses begin detouring on 14th St, NW at H St, resuming regular route on F St, NW at 13th St.

D60 16 St, D6X 16 St Limited (Late night service)

  • Buses will operate between Silver Spring Transit Center and a bus stop located on 13th St, NW at G St (stop ID #1001073).

D50 14 St northbound towards 14th and Colorado

  • Buses begin detouring on Main Ave, SW at 7th St, resuming regular route on 14th St, NW at K St.

D50 14 St (Late night service) southbound towards L Enfant Plaza

  • Buses begin detouring on 14th St, NW at H St, resuming regular route on 7th St, SW at E St.