Metro News Release
For immediate release: July 2, 2013
Weekend rebuilding work July 5-7 affects Blue, Orange lines only
Metro's multi-year rebuilding effort will continue over the weekend of July 5-7 resulting in service changes on the Blue and Orange lines only. The work will begin at 10 p.m. Friday and continue through closing Sunday.
Red, Yellow and Green line trains will operate on a regular weekend schedule.
Metro is investing $5.5 billion to install new rail, ties, platforms, escalators, signals, lighting, communication systems, and more. It represents the largest capital investment -- and work effort -- since the system's original construction in the early 1970s.
View detailed service information for this weekend
Blue Line
- Free shuttle buses will replace Blue Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Benning Road to allow for ongoing platform reconstruction at two Orange Line stations. Because Blue and Orange line trains share the same track in this area, both lines are affected. Passengers using shuttle buses should add up to 20 minutes to their travel time.
- Blue Line trains will operate every 15 minutes between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory, and between Largo Town Center and Benning Road. Normal weekend service is every 12 minutes.
- Stations closed: None
Orange Line
- Free shuttle buses will replace Orange Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly to allow for ongoing platform reconstruction at Deanwood and Minnesota Ave stations. Passengers using shuttle buses should add up to 20 minutes to their travel time.
- Orange Line trains will operate every 15 minutes between Vienna and Stadium-Armory, and between New Carrollton and Cheverly. Normal weekend service is every 12 minutes.
- Stations closed: Deanwood & Minnesota Ave
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News release issued at 10:49 am, July 2, 2013.