The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has released its upcoming schedule of planned Metro maintenance and shutdowns through 2026 in order to give riders, businesses, and visitors time to plan ahead for the service impacts.
“We’re previewing all upcoming planned work, so customers, businesses and tourists can better plan their future travels,” WMATA said in a statement. “While planned work is not ideal, it’s a necessary part of our continuous improvements to maintain the safety and reliability of an almost 50-year-old system.”
The maintenance schedule includes several full shutdowns and weekend service interruptions across the system, including significant projects that will affect portions of the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, and Yellow Line. Key Planned Outages:
- Red Line:
- Friendship Heights to North Bethesda – Full shutdown from July 6 to September 6, 2026.
- Union Station to Rhode Island Ave – Shutdown October 18–19, 2025.
- Winter 2025: Single tracking from U Street to Georgia Ave–Petworth.
- Green and Yellow Lines:
- Hyattsville Crossing to Greenbelt – Shutdown December 6–7, 2025.
- Fort Totten to Greenbelt – Shutdown January 10–11, 2026.
- Blue and Silver Lines:
- Eastern Market to Stadium Armory – Shutdown October 4–5, 2025.
- Stadium Armory to Downtown Largo – Shutdown May 2–3, 2026.
- Yellow Line:
- Pentagon City to National Airport/Potomac Yard–VT – Ten weekend shutdowns scheduled in February, May, and June 2026.
WMATA says these projects are part of its long-term maintenance plan to improve rail infrastructure, upgrade signals, and ensure safety across the network.
The agency emphasized that early notice will allow riders to adjust their commutes and for local jurisdictions and businesses to plan accordingly. Shuttle bus service and other travel alternatives will be announced closer to each shutdown.
For more information on upcoming service impacts, visit wmata.com/alerts or follow @wmata on social media for real-time updates.
