Metro’s planned summer shutdown of a portion of the Red Line officially began today, Monday, July 6, with shuttle buses lining streets across the area as crews launch a two-month construction project. (more…)
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Metro’s planned summer shutdown of a portion of the Red Line begins Monday, July 6, as crews start major construction projects that will continue through Saturday, Sept. 6.
Metro is preparing for one of the busiest travel days of the year as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to head to Washington, D.C., for Fourth of July festivities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. To help move crowds, Metro will offer free rides systemwide from 5pm until 2am while increasing Metrorail service throughout the evening.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Metro has opened a limited-time pop-up shop in Washington, D.C., featuring exclusive merchandise honoring five decades of the region’s transit system.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is encouraging commuters to plan ahead for Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown, which will suspend train service between the North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations from Monday, July 6, through Sunday, Sept. 6. (more…)
Metro and LCOR have announced that Envoi, a new 354-unit residential community at North Bethesda Station, is now welcoming its first residents, marking the completion of The Quad at Pike District, a development partnership more than 20 years in the making.
Metro has implemented a series of service changes across the Washington region, including updates affecting some Montgomery County riders.
Metro riders should prepare for several service adjustments this weekend due to the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19, Capital Pride events throughout Washington, D.C., and systemwide bus service changes taking effect Sunday, June 21.
Metro and Maryland transportation officials gathered today to highlight temporary dedicated bus-only lanes that will be installed along MD 355 (Rockville Pike/Wisconsin Avenue) to help riders navigate a major summer Red Line shutdown in Montgomery County.
Metro is joining the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with the debut of special-edition vehicle wraps and commemorative Smart Trip cards on June 25.
Drivers traveling along Rockville Pike this week may notice new markings appearing on sections of MD-355 between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.