Metro News Release

For immediate release: January 12, 2012

Metro announces change to weekend track work for Feb 3-5

Metro has made an adjustment to its track work plan for the weekend of February 3-5, 2012, on the Blue and Orange lines. Due to the configuration of the electrified third rail in the work zone, it will be necessary for Rosslyn and Arlington Cemetery stations to be closed, with alternate shuttle bus service provided.

The track work -- beneath the Potomac River, between Rosslyn and Foggy Bottom -- will begin at 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and continue through system closing on Sunday, Feb. 5.

Free shuttle bus service will be available between the affected stations. Additional details will be provided in the coming weeks.

Orange Line trains will operate in two segments: between Vienna and Court House, and between Foggy Bottom and New Carrollton.

Blue Line trains will operate between Foggy Bottom and Largo Town Center, and between Franconia-Springfield and Mt. Vernon Square.

Customers traveling through the work zone should allow about 15-20 minutes of additional travel time.

News release issued at 12:50 pm, January 12, 2012.