Planned Metrorail Track Work
Metro has transitioned to a new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work. Overnight and weekend hours will be used for enhanced preventive maintenance including cable testing to prevent smoke and fire incidents, stray current testing, trackbed cleaning, switch maintenance, torqueing (tightening fasteners, joint nuts and bolts) to eliminate excessive strain on infrastructure, and track geometry work to ensure the correct rail alignment.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule below. However, changes may be necessary due to weather, construction delays and other factors outside our control. This page will be updated as necessary.
For details about this weekend's track work, including minor projects that may impact your trip, view wmata.com/weekend.
| Start | End | Line | Impact | Stations Closed | Work Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Sep 6 |
 
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Shutdown between Fort Totten and Greenbelt | West Hyattsville, Prince George's Plaza, College Park-U of Md, Greenbelt | Platform Improvement Project |
| Jun 19 | Jun 20 |
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Single tracking between Braddock Rd and National Airport | None | Potomac Yard construction |
| Jun 26 | Jun 27 |
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Shutdown between Wiehle-Reston East and Spring Hill | Wiehle-Reston East | Silver Line Phase 2 tie-in work |
| Jun 26 | Jun 27 |
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Single tracking between Stadum-Armory and Addison Rd | None | Floating slab repair |
| Jul 3 | Jul 3 |
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Single tracking between Clarendon and Foggy Bottom | None | Radio cable installation |
| Jul 6 | Jul 8 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 9 | Jul 9 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Clarendon and Arlington Cemetery/Foggy Bottom | None | Radio cable installation |
| Jul 10 | Jul 11 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 12 | Jul 16 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Judiciary Sq and Rhode Island Ave | None | Interlocking maintenance |
| Jul 12 | Jul 15 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 12 | Jul 15 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 17 | Jul 18 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 17 | Aug 6 |
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Continuous single tracking between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | None | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Jul 19 | Jul 22 |
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after 10 p.m. single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 24 | Jul 25 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 26 | Jul 29 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Jul 31 | Aug 1 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 2 | Aug 5 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 7 | Aug 8 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 7 | Aug 8 |
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Shutdown between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | Cleveland Park and Woodley Park | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Aug 9 | Aug 27 |
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Continuous single tracking between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | None | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Aug 9 | Aug 12 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 21 | Aug 22 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 23 | Aug 26 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 28 | Aug 29 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 28 | Aug 29 |
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Shutdown between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | Cleveland Park and Woodley Park | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |