Metro News Release

For immediate release: September 16, 2008

Columbia Heights Metrorail Station Temporarily Closed Due to Suspicious Package Outside the Station

Nothing dangerous found

The Columbia Heights Metrorail station closed at 10:03 a.m. today (Sept. 16) due to a report of a suspicious package located outside the station. District of Columbia Police are investigating.

Green Line trains continue to operate through the station but are not stopping. Metro is establishing free shuttle bus service between the Georgia Ave-Petworth and U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metrorail stations.

Trains will resume service as soon as the police deem the area safe.

News release issued at 10:47 am, September 16, 2008.