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Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work for Aug. 2 - 4

There is no scheduled Metro track work Aug. 2-4 on the Yellow or Green lines.

Metro's weekend track work schedule will impact the Red, Blue and Orange lines for the weekend of Aug. 2-4. Work begins at 10 p.m. Friday and continues through system closing Sunday.

There is no scheduled work this weekend on the Green or Yellow lines.

According to a Metro News release:

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RED LINE 10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 2 through closing Sun., Aug. 4

Trains every 20 minutes between Shady Grove and Glenmont

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Red Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

  • Additional trains between Shady Grove & Farragut North: Service every 10 minutes 9 a.m. to  9 p.m.

  • Additional trains between Glenmont and Judiciary Square: Service every 10 minutes  9 a.m. to  9 p.m.

  • Work Performed: Crews will continue station improvements at Farragut North, including installation of new ceiling tiles, lighting, closed-circuit cameras and communication equipment.

    Travel Tips

    • If connecting between the western side of the Red Line and the Blue/Orange lines, consider trying Farragut Crossing.  When using a SmarTrip card, you can transfer for free by walking between Farragut North and Farragut West stations.

    • If connecting between the eastern side of the Red Line and the Green or Yellow lines, consider making the transfer at Fort Totten, rather than Gallery Place.

    • If traveling to Verizon Center from the eastern side of the Red Line, use Judiciary Square rather than Gallery Place.

  • Metrobus service may provide an alternate travel option for some riders, especially those along Wisconsin or Connecticut avenues.  To check, plan your trip using Trip Planner and select the "bus only" option.

  • ORANGE LINE 10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 2 through closing Sun., Aug. 4

    Orange Line trains will operate as follows:

    • Between Vienna & Stadium-Armory - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)

    • Between New Carrollton & Cheverly - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)

    Free shuttle buses will replace Orange Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly to allow for ongoing platform reconstruction at Deanwood and Minnesota Ave stations.  Please add 15-20 minutes of travel time if using shuttle bus service.

    Stations closed: Deanwood & Minnesota Ave

    Change to last train time:  The last train of the night will depart New Carrollton 50 minutes earlier than normal, at 1:46 a.m. on Friday/Saturday and at 10:46 p.m. on Sunday.

    BLUE LINE 10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 2 through closing Sun., Aug. 4

    Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & Benning Road

    Blue Line trains will operate as follows:

    • Between Franconia-Springfield & Stadium-Armory - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)

    • Between Largo Town Center & Benning Road - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)

    Free shuttle buses will replace Blue Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Benning Road to allow for ongoing platform reconstruction, rail joint and fastener renewal, and grout pad rehabilitation.  Please add 15 minutes of travel time if using shuttle bus service.

    Stations closed: None

    Change to last train time:  The last train of the night will depart Largo Town Center 21 minutes earlier than normal, at 2:03 a.m. on Friday/Saturday and at 11:03 p.m. on Sunday.

    YELLOW LINE Regular service between Huntington and Fort Totten (no scheduled work)

    GREEN LINE Regular service (no scheduled work)


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