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

Expect delays on the Red Line this weekend.

By Patch Editor Shaun Courtney

Metro's weekend track work schedule will impact the Red, Blue and Orange lines for the weekend of Aug. 9 through 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.

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Trains every 20 minutes with additional trains between Dupont Circle and NoMa stations.

Red Line trains will operate as follows:

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

  • Additional trains between Dupont Circle and NoMa-Gallaudet: Every 10 minutes, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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 and 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.

BLUE LINE

Trains every 20 minutes.

Blue Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Franconia-Springfield and 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.

YELLOW LINE 

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

GREEN LINE 

Regular service (no scheduled work).


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