Temporary Detour: 2023 Howard University Homecoming Game & Parade, October 21
Advisory Effective: 10/21/23 - 10/21/23
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 5:00am - 2:30pm
Routes Affected: 70, 79, 90, 92, 96, G2
Street Closures:
• 6th St NW from W St NW to Fairmont St
• Georgia Ave NW from Columbia Rd NW to Florida Ave
• 7th St NW from Florida Ave NW to S St
• Florida Ave NW from Georgia Ave NW to 4th St
• 6th St NW from Florida Ave NW to U St
• 5th St NW from Florida Ave NW to U St
• 4th St NW from Florida Ave NW to McMillan Dr
• 5th St NW from McMillan Dr NW to Hobart Pl
Buses are detouring due to the 2023 Howard University Homecoming Game & Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
70 | 79 Georgia Avenue – 7th Street / Georgia Avenue Metroextra northbound towards Silver Spring Station
• Buses begin detouring on 7th St NW, F St resuming regular route on Princeton Pl NW at Georgia Ave.
70 | 79 Georgia Avenue – 7th Street / Georgia Avenue Metroextra southbound towards Archives
• Buses begin detouring on Georgia Ave NW at New Hampshire Ave, to end service at bus stop located on 7th St NW at F St (stop ID#1003417).
*Route 70 & 79 buses are operating between Silver Spring Station and the bus stop located on 7th St NW at F St (stop ID#1003417).
90 | 92 U Street – Garfield northbound towards Duke Ellington Bridge / Reeves Center – 14th & U
• Buses begin detouring on Florida Ave NE at North Capitol St, resuming regular route on Vermont St NW at U St.
90 | 92 U Street – Garfield southbound towards Anacostia Station / Congress Heights Station
• Buses begin detouring on U St NW at Vermont Ave, resuming regular route on Rhode Island Ave NW at Florida Ave.
96 East Capitol Street – Cardozo eastbound to Capitol Heights Station
• Buses begin detouring on U St NW at Vermont Ave, resuming regular route on Rhode Island Ave NW at New Jersey Ave.
96 East Capitol Street – Cardozo westbound to Tenleytown Station
• Buses begin detouring on New Jersey Ave NW at P St, resuming regular route on Vermont St NW at U St.
G2 P Street – Ledroit Park
- Buses are operating between 37th St NW at O St and the bus stop located on New Jersey Ave NW at R St (stop ID#1001544).