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ART & STAR Alerts:
Please be advised that ART Route 42 is currently experiencing temporary delays. Thank you for your understanding.
(4/26 3:12PM)
On Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, ART service will modify service in Clarendon due to the 10th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts. ART routes 42 and 77 will bypass N. Highland St. between Wilson Boulevard and Washington Boulevard.
(4/26 12:50PM)
On Monday, April 15, the westbound bus stop on Columbia Pike and S. Taylor St. (Regional ID 6000191) will temporarily relocate to the corner of Columbia Pike and S. Wakefield St. for a period of 12-16 weeks. Routes affected: ART 41.
(4/09 3:05PM)
On Monday, April 15, the westbound bus stop on Columbia Pike and S. George Mason Dr. (Regional ID 6000203) will temporarily relocate approximately 400ft west, adjacent to the Harris Teeter grocery store for 12-16 weeks. Routes affected: ART 41.
(4/09 3:00PM)
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