Metro shared new photos and an update Sunday, August 9, showing progress on major Red Line construction underway during the two-month summer shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
According to Metro, crews are continuing to reconstruct the platforms at Grosvenor-Strathmore station while preparing Bethesda station for its future connection to the Purple Line. Work at Bethesda includes construction of a second mezzanine and new escalators that will eventually provide a connection between the two rail systems.
The Red Line shutdown began July 6 and is scheduled to continue through September 6. During the closure, trains are not operating between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, with free shuttle buses serving affected stations.
Other work taking place during the shutdown includes maintenance of the elevated rail structure over Rockville Pike between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Medical Center. Free parking remains available at North Bethesda and Grosvenor-Strathmore during the construction period.
Metro advises riders to continue allowing additional travel time and planning ahead while the projects are underway.
Red Line construction is moving right along! 🔴🚇
Crews are making progress on reconstructing platforms at Grosvenor-Strathmore station, and prepping Bethesda station for the future @mtamaryland @PurpleLineMD connection with a new second mezzanine and escalators.
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— Metro Forward (@wmata) August 9, 2026
