Metro News Release

For immediate release: December 27, 2011

Weekday track work schedule for December 27-30

While no major track work is scheduled over the New Year's holiday weekend, Metro will advance minor projects during the week of December 27 through 30.

Red Line

  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday: Single tracking between Rhode Island Avenue and Fort Totten for rail/tie renewal. Expect 5-10 minute delays.
  • 10 p.m. - closing Tuesday through Thursday: Single tracking between Friendship Heights and Medical Center for rail fastener renewal, and between New York Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue for DDOT bridge work. Expect 15-20 minute delays.

Orange Line

  • 10 p.m. - closing Tuesday through Thursday: Single tracking between Smithsonian and Eastern Market for switch replacement prep, and between East Falls Church and West Falls Church for cable installation. Expect 5-10 minute delays.

Blue Line

  • 10 p.m. - closing Tuesday through Thursday: Single tracking between Smithsonian and Eastern Market for switch replacement prep. Expect 5-10 minute delays.

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News release issued at 7:32 am, December 27, 2011.