On June 6, 2016, Metro will begin a major capital project replacing the four entrance escalators at the entrances of Shaw-Howard station. The project will replace the current escalators, which were installed when the station opened and have exceeded their useful life, with brand new escalators that are more durable and reliable. Metro's contractor, KONE, will install the new escalators as part of our ongoing project to replace 128 escalators across the Metrorail system.

How will this work affect my trip?
The station has two entrances each with two escalators providing access to Shaw-Howard station. While one escalator is replaced in each entrance, the other will be used as a two-way staircase. The street elevator will remain in service during construction.

Since both entrances will be worked on at the same time, customers will only be able to access the station by walking or using the elevator at the Howard U/north entrance.

How long will the project take?
This escalator replacement is expected to take about 1 year for site preparation, demolition, construction, installation and testing.

How can I stay informed about the project?
We encourage you to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive project updates by email. You can also receive messages alerting you whenever there is a delay or service change. Sign up for free at wmata.com/metroalerts.

Stay informed by visiting this page or calling Customer Service at (202) 637-7000