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Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work for Aug. 9 - 11

There is no scheduled track work Aug. 9 - 11 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. 9 - 11. 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

Trains every 20 minutes with additional trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa

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Red Line trains will operate as follows:

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

  • Additional trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa-Gallaudet: Every 10 minutes 9AM-9PM

  • Work Performed: Between Dupont Circle and Van Ness, crews will make improvements to third-rail infrastructure, mitigate tunnel leaks and repair catwalks.  Between Rhode Island Ave and Takoma, crews will install cable for Emergency Trip Stations and continue platform rebuilding work.

    Travel Tips:

    • If traveling between the eastern side of the Red Line and the Green or Yellow lines, consider making the connection at Fort Totten.

    • 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

    Trains every 20 minutes

    Orange Line trains will operate as follows:

    • Between Vienna & New Carrollton - Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

    Work Performed:  Crews will continue platform reconstruction work at Deanwood and Minnesota Ave stations, as well as track maintenance, fastener renewal, and grout pad rehabilitation between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly.

    Travel Tip:  Before traveling, consult the trip planner at wmata.com to check the special schedule and reduce your wait time. (Trip Planner is updated to reflect weekend rebuilding schedules on Fridays; please check on Friday afternoon or later.)  You will experience the additional wait time on the platform. Once your train departs the station, it is not expected to encounter additional delays en route.

    BLUE LINE

    Trains every 20 minutes

    Blue Line trains will operate as follows:

    • Between Franconia-Springfield & Largo Town Center - Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

    Work Performed: Crews will renew third-rail infrastructure, perform ballast tamping, replace fasteners and eliminate joints for a smoother ride between Van Dorn Street and King Street stations.

    Travel Tip: Before traveling, consult the trip planner at wmata.com to check the special schedule and reduce your wait time. (Trip Planner is updated to reflect weekend rebuilding schedules on Fridays; please check on Friday afternoon or later.) You will experience the additional wait time on the platform. Once your train departs the station, it is not expected to encounter additional delays en route.

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

    GREEN LINE Regular service (no scheduled work)


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