Arlington Cemetery Metro Sidewalk Replacement
Advisory Effective: 4/19/26 - 5/17/26
Beginning April 19, 2026, Metro will replace sidewalks on both the south and north entrances in front of the station escalators. This work will require full entrance closures on each side in phases:
- South Entrance Closure: April 19, 2026 – May 3, 2026
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- During this time, the north entrance will remain open.
- North Entrance Closure: May 3, 2026 – May 17, 2026
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- During this time, the south entrance will remain open.
Please plan your travel accordingly and allow extra time when entering or exiting the station.
How will this work affect my trip?
Customers will have to access the north station entrance while the south entrance sidewalks are being replaced and access the south entrance while the north entrance sidewalks are being replaced
How long will the project take?
Work to demolish and replace the sidewalks in front of the station escalators will take approximately four weeks to complete.
Stay Informed
- Visit our Escalators, Elevators, and Canopy Projects project page
- Call Customer Care at 202-GO-METRO (202-466-3876, TTY 202-962-2033), M-F, 7am-8 pm; Sat-Sun, 8 am-8 pm. Automated information is available 24/7
- Sign up for free MetroAlerts text and/or email messages to receive customized service information
- Download our new, free mobile app MetroPulse for real-time service information, live chat, and more