Response from WMATA:
The detour is scheduled to go into effect on May 19 but staff prematurely removed the bus stops. The stops that were removed also had signs notifying the community about the upcoming detour. The bus stops will be reinstalled on Tuesday morning.
Resident emailed me this morning: Looks like the G2 Bus Detour started yesterday, May 15 instead of May 19 as stated on the signs.
http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5568
3rd St between Florida Ave & Rhode Island Ave NW Long Term Detour, effective May 19
Effective Thursday, May 19, 2016 until further notice
Route Affected: G2
Due to a long-term DC water project, 3rd St between Florida Ave & Rhode Island Ave NW will be closed, During this time, route G2 will detour.
G2 P Street-LeDroit Park westbound toward LeDroit Park
Buses begin detouring on P St at New Jersey Ave NW, to resume regular route on 4th St at Elm St NW.
G2 P Street-LeDroit Park eastbound toward Georgetown
Buses begin detouring on 4th St at Elm St NW, to resume regular route on 3rd St at Q St NW.
The following bus stops will not be served:
P St & New Jersey Ave NW (eastbound)
P St & 3rd St NW (eastbound)
3rd St & Q St NW (both directions)
3rd St & R St NW (westbound)
3rd St & Florida Ave NW (eastbound)
3rd St & Rhode Island Ave NW (both directions)
Cooper Circle & 3rd St NW (eastbound)
Cooper Circle & T St NW (westbound)
3rd St & U St NW (both directions)
Elm St & 3rd St NW (eastbound)
Elm St & 4th St NW (both directions)
The following bus stops will be added:
New Jersey Ave & P St NW (westbound) currently served by route 96
New Jersey Ave & R St NW (both directions) currently served by route 96
New Jersey Ave & Rhode Island Ave NW (both directions) currently served by route 96
4th St & T St NW (westbound)
4th St & U St NW (eastbound)
We apologize for any inconvenience this detour may cause.
Bates Area Civic Association 