Construction Updates: New Carrollton Metrorail Station Projects

Advisory Effective: 7/1/19 - 12/31/26

Metro and its developer are transforming the New Carrollton Metrorail Station into a first-class, multi-modal and mixed-use development, with entertainment, residential, retail and commercial office space. The plan includes an urbanized town center and walkable community, connected by one of the region’s largest transit hubs with access to Metro, Amtrak, MARC, Greyhound and the future MDOT MTA Purple Line.  

During construction, temporary pedestrian and traffic detours may be in place. For your safety, please follow all construction notices and signs.

New Carrollton Metrorail Station

New Carrollton Joint Development

  • New Carrollton Joint Development construction is currently underway. Completed work includes: 
    • June 2022: Groundbreaking of The Margaux, a new housing development that will offer modern, transit-oriented housing at below-market rates.
    • August 2022: The county parking garage was demolished.
      • The area will be replaced with a new 1,900-space parking garage and bus loop slated to open in Fall 2024.
      • The new parking garage and bus loop will replace existing surface parking spaces while transforming land at the station into transit-oriented development.
      • Loud noises from equipment, concrete and steel are expected within 200 feet of the structure.

    • December 2022: Metro’s new office building opened.

  • The Kiss & Ride Lot under the parking garage closed on February 17, 2022, for approximately two years.
    • Use the surface Kiss & Ride lot located across from the station entrance for pick-up and drop-off.
    • Additional accessible parking spaces are available inside the Park & Ride garage.

MTA Purple Line construction – Park & Ride Lot 4 Impacts

Effective Monday, March 4, 2024, the New Carrollton Park & Ride Lot 4 on Ellin Road was reconfigured to its permanent condition due to MTA Purple Line construction. The section of the parking lot that is currently open permanently closed and a new section of the lot opened. The new section of the parking lot is accessible via a new entrance further north on Ellin Rd.

A new pedestrian side path to the station is in place. ADA spaces and reserved parking spaces are located near the pedestrian path on the eastern side of the lot. Learn more at purplelinemd.com/construction.

Purple Line Construction & General Information:
443-451-3706
443-451-3505 (Espanol)
Email: outreach@purplelinemd.com

Amtrak Next Generation High Speed Rail Project

Amtrak is upgrading and modernizing the existing platform and building a new platform to track 1 to provide world-class accommodations and amenities, with a focus on safety, comfort, reliability, and sustainability. Learn more at amtrak.com/infrastructure-improvements.