Temporary Detour: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, December 10-17

Advisory Effective: 12/10/22 - 12/16/22

Saturday, December 10, 2022 | Saturday, December 17, 2022

Routes Affected: G8

From Saturday, December 10 at 5:00am to Saturday, December 17 at 12:01 a.m. multiple buses will detour due to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible. Consider Metrorail as an alternate travel option.

Street Closures:

  • 7th Street from K Street to O Street, NW
  • 8th Street from N Street to O Street, NW
  • 9th Street from H Street to N Street, NW
  • 10th Street from New York Avenue to N street, NW
  • 11th Street from H Street to L Street, NW
  • 12th Street from H Street to L Street, NW
  • 13th Street from H Street to L Street, NW
  • New York Avenue from 6th Street to 13th Street, NW
  • Massachusetts Avenue from 6th Street to 13th Street, NW
  • K Street from 6th Street to 10th Street, NW
  • L Street from 6th Street to Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  • M Street from 6th Street to 10th Street, NW
  • N Street from 6th Street to 12th Street, NW
  • O Street from 6th Street to 9th Street, NW

 

The following routes will detour: 

G8 Rhode Island Ave eastbound to Avondale

  • Buses begin detouring on H St at 13th St NW, resuming regular route on 6th St at Rhode Island Ave NW. 

G8 Rhode Island Ave westbound to Farragut Square

  • Buses begin detouring on Rhode Island Ave at 6th St NW, resuming regular route on H St at 9th St NW.  

 

While riding Metro, wearing a mask is now optional. Thank you for being mindful of others while riding.