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).