While 97 would remain straight on East Capitol Street N], and then divert onto the intersections of 18th Street SE, Independence Avenue SE, & 19th Street SE to serve Stadium Armory, 96 would instead divert onto the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue SE, then operate on Massachusetts Avenue SE all the way up to the intersection of 19th Street SE/ continue straight to enter the DC General Hospital, before returning back onto 19th Street SE to serve Stadium Armory.