D.C. Metro sets weekend renovation on Red, Blue, Yellow lines

August 20-22, Washington, D.C., Metro will upgrade its track, platforms and bridges on the Red, Blue and Yellow lines to improve reliability and service. As a result of this crucial work, which is critical to maintain the railroad in a state of good repair, riders can expect delays of up to 30 minutes. 



Red Line Platform Rehabilitation.
Metrorail customers traveling between the Shady Grove and Twinbrook Metrorail
stations should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time because Metro will
repair the deteriorated platform at the Rockville Metrorail station to return
it to a state of good repair. Trains will share one track between these
locations the entire weekend.

Red Line Bridge
Maintenance. 

Metrorail customers traveling between the New York Ave-Florida
Ave-Gallaudet U and Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail stations should add at
least 20 minutes to their travel time because Metro will conduct necessary
maintenance on a portion of elevated tracks outside the Rhode Island
Ave-Brentwood Metrorail station. Trains will share one track between these
locations the entire weekend. 





Blue and Yellow Line
Track Maintenance. 

Metrorail customers traveling between the Braddock Road
and Van Dorn Metrorail stations on the Blue Line and between the Braddock Road
and Huntington Metrorail stations on the Yellow Line should add at least 30
minutes to their travel time because Metro will replace old crossties and weld
rail in that area. Trains will share one track between these locations the
entire weekend. 

On Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22, Blue Line
trains will be rerouted to operate between the Largo Town Center and Huntington
Metrorail stations.