Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 6, 2004

Dupont, Wheaton Metrorail station elevators to be modernized

Shuttle bus service will be available for those who need it during 16-week project

The modernization of two Metrorail station elevators at Dupont Circle and Wheaton stations will begin Monday, April 12. The street elevator at the Dupont Circle Metrorail station’s north entrance at Q Street and the mezzanine to platform elevator at the Wheaton station, are scheduled to be out of service for 16 weeks. A temporary shuttle bus is available for customers who request it. The elevators are expected to return to service by mid-July. Customers who normally enter or exit at the Dupont Circle Metrorail station or the Wheaton Metrorail station who are unable to use the escalator should call 202-962-1825 in advance of their trip to enable Metro officials to have a shuttle bus waiting to take them to either the Farragut North station (from Dupont) or to the Forest Glen station (from Wheaton) to enter the Metrorail system. Buses are stationed in the area to accommodate these customers. An elevator modernization includes replacing a majority of the mechanical parts and elevator cab equipment with new ones to ensure the elevator operates safely and reliably for customers, and extends the lifecycle of the elevator. For more information on Metrorail elevator and escalator work, visit www.metroopensdoors.com.

News release issued on April 6, 2004.