Green Line: Two Stations Closed August 5-20 for Capital Improvement Project

Advisory Effective: 7/21/17 - 8/20/17

SERVICE | TRAVEL ALTERNATIVES | MAPS & BROCHURES | METROBUS | BRANCH AVE | SUITLAND | NAYLOR RD | SOUTHERN AVE | PARK & RIDE | CARPOOL & VANPOOL


Metro will undertake a major capital improvement project on the Green Line that will result in two stations--Branch Ave and Suitland--being closed from August 5-20, 2017. A third station, Naylor Road, will be closed over the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20.

During the project, Metro will completely rebuild a cross-over where trains can move from one track to the other. This type of project is most safely and effectively executed when both tracks are out of service. Metro will also conduct crosstie replacement, grout pad replacement, station rehabilitation work, and preventive maintenance.

This project, which was announced this spring, will not affect Metrorail service outside of the work zone. As such, 89 out of 91 Metro stations will have normal rail service on weekdays during the project.

Highlights:

  • Branch Ave and Suitland stations will be closed August 5-20. Limited free shuttle buses will replace trains. Customers who normally use Branch Ave and Suitland are strongly encouraged to consider using Anacostia or Southern Ave instead.
  • On two weekends, Naylor Road station also will be closed (August 12-13 and 19-20).
  • Green Line service will operate at regularly scheduled intervals outside the project area.

Green Line Extended Shutdown Map

*Naylor Rd Station will be open on weekdays.


Weekdays:
  • Branch Ave and Suitland stations will be closed.
  • Green Line trains will operate normal service between Naylor Road and Greenbelt every 8 minutes during peak periods.
  • Limited free shuttle buses will be provided as an option between Branch Ave, Suitland and Naylor Rd for riders with no other travel alternative. Customers should allow additional travel time.
  • During midday and evenings Green Line trains will operate every 12 minutes. After 9:30 p.m. trains will operate every 20 minutes.
On the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20:
  • Naylor Road, Suitland and Branch Ave stations closed.
  • Green Line trains will operate between Southern Ave and Greenbelt.
  • Limited free shuttle buses will replace trains between Southern Ave, Naylor Road, Suitland and Branch Ave.
  • Weekend train frequencies may change to coordinate with other planned track work on the Metrorail system. Weekend service information is posted in the Status and Alerts section.

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Travel Alternatives

  • Customers may wish to also consider regular-route bus service as an alternative.

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Maps & Brochures

Green Line shutdown brochure PDF Icon

Green Line shutdown sign PDF Icon

Detailed bus information PDF Icon

Shuttle bus bay maps
Branch Ave, Suitland, Naylor Rd, Southern Ave PDF Icon

Parking availability PDF Icon


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Metrobus

From Branch Ave

Free shuttle bus service will be provided from bus bays D and E. ( Map)

On weekdays and the weekend of August 5-6:

Branch Ave - Naylor Rd (Express)
Branch Ave - Suitland


On the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20:

Branch Ave - Southern Ave (Express)
Branch Ave - Suitland - Naylor Rd - Southern Ave

C12, C14 Branch Ave - Naylor Rd
K12 Branch Ave - Suitland

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From Suitland

Free shuttle bus service will be provided from bus bay C. ( Map)

On weekdays and the weekend of August 5-6:
Suitland to Naylor Rd
Suitland to Branch Ave

On the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20:
Branch Ave - Suitland - Naylor Rd - Southern Ave

K12 Suitland - Branch Ave
P12 Southern Ave - Suitland - Addison Rd
D12, 13, 14 Suitland - Southern Ave
V12 Suitland - Addison Rd

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From Naylor Rd (Closed August 12-13, 19, 20)

Free shuttle bus service will be provided from bus bay E. ( Map)

On weekdays and weekend of August 5-6:
Naylor Rd - Branch Ave (Express)
Naylor Rd - Suitland

On the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20:
Branch Ave - Suitland - Naylor Rd - Southern Ave

C12, C14 Naylor Rd - Branch Ave
30N Naylor Rd - Friendship Heights
34 Naylor Rd - Potomac Ave - Eastern Market - Archives
39 Naylor Rd - Potomac Ave - Eastern Market - Federal Triangle - McPherson Sq - Foggy Bottom-GWU
F14 Naylor Rd - Addison Rd - Capitol Heights - New Carrollton

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From Southern Ave

Free shuttle bus service will be provided from bus bay L ( Map)

On the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20
Southern Ave - Branch Ave (Express)
Southern Ave - Naylor Rd - Suitland - Branch Ave

D12, 13, 14 Southern Ave - Suitland
P12 Southern Ave - Suitland - Addison Rd

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PARK & RIDE

  • Customers who normally park and ride at Branch Ave and Suitland should consider using other Metro Park & Ride facilities at Anacostia or Southern Ave on the Green Line, Addison Rd on the Blue Line or Huntington on the Yellow Line .
  • Customers south of Branch Ave may consider using the Prince George's County Oxon Hill Park & Ride lot near National Harbor for access to the NH1 Metrobus service to Southern Ave Green Line or the NH2 to King Street Yellow Line .

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CARPOOLS, VANPOOLS & OTHER RESOURCES

Commuter Connections - Provides commute options to get to work and get you home in an unexpected emergency. Among many services, it offers ridematching for carpools and administers the Guaranteed Ride Home program.

Maryland Rideshare - Program offered by MTA's Commuter Assistance Office that enables thousands of commuters to reduce their commuting costs through the use of carpooling, vanpooling and various alternative commute options.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your trip, please call Metro Customer Service at (202) 637-7000.