Metro News Release
For immediate release: February 9, 2010
Metrobus service suspended as of 8 p.m. Tuesday
Heavy snow fall creating treacherous road conditions
Metro officials began pulling Metrobus service off area roadways at about 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, as road conditions quickly deteriorated due to heavy snow fall across the region.
Bus operators were instructed to complete their bus routes and return to bus garages.
Metrobus service is expected to remain suspended through tomorrow, Feb. 10, due to hazardous road conditions.
Metrobus officials will be monitoring road conditions constantly with an eye toward expanding service levels when conditions improve.
How to get updates on winter weather conditions
There are a variety of ways for customers to stay informed during a major storm. Metro constantly updates local news media of Metro service changes. Information is also available on Metro’s home page at www.metroopensdoors.com. Customers also can subscribe to receive Metro’s news releases and e-Alerts to receive up-to-date service disruption information on Metrorail and MetroAccess.
News release issued at 8:06 pm, February 9, 2010.