Metro summer construction continues with Green Line station closures starting July 22
Beginning on Saturday, July 22, Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Hyattsville Crossing, and West Hyattsville stations on the Green Line will be closed for planned construction to improve rail network technologies. The stations are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 5. Free shuttles will be available during the station closures.
During the first weekend of the work, July 22-23, Green Line service will also be unavailable at Fort Totten station. Red Line service will remain available for customers traveling to the station.
While the stations are closed, Metro’s contractor will install fiber-optic cables to improve radio and signal capabilities for the Metro system. The cables are in the middle of the two tracks and can only be replaced with both tracks out of service. This work could not be done during a prior construction closure in this area because the tracks were needed to bring equipment in and out of the work zone.
The upgrade to fiber-optic cables will provide a foundation for advanced communications-based technology to improve service reliability and operate more efficiently. Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) systems, equipment automation, real-time communications, and state-of-the art security cameras depend on fiber optic cables that can support higher capacity and bandwidth, over longer distances with less interference. Enabling these modern technologies will help reduce the need for future maintenance during Metrorail operating hours.
Work crews will also utilize the shutdown for additional rail renewal and maintenance, track bed cleaning, vegetation removal, and traction power with cable replacements.
Customers can sign up for email updates and find more information about Metro’s 2023 Major Construction, free shuttle bus information and other travel alternatives, at wmata.com/2023majorconstruction.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
July 22 - 23, 2023
Station Closures: Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Hyattsville Crossing, West Hyattsville
- No Green Line service at Fort Totten; Red Line service available
Free Shuttle Service
- Green Line Shuttle: Local service every 10 minutes between Greenbelt, College Park, Hyattsville Crossing, West Hyattsville, and Fort Totten.
- Greenbelt-Georgia Ave Limited: Limited-stop service every 8 minutes between Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Fort Totten, and Georgia Ave-Petworth.
- Hyattsville Crossing-Georgia Ave Limited: Limited-stop service every 8 minutes between Hyattsville Crossing, West Hyattsville, Fort Totten, and Georgia Ave-Petworth.
July 24 - September 4, 2023
Station Closures: Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Hyattsville Crossing, West Hyattsville
Free Shuttle Service
- Green Line Shuttle: Local service every 8-10 minutes between Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Hyattsville Crossing, and West Hyattsville.
- Greenbelt-Fort Totten Limited: Limited-stop service every 5-10 minutes between Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, and Fort Totten.
- Hyattsville Crossing-Fort Totten Limited: Limited-stop service every 5-10 minutes between Hyattsville Crossing, West Hyattsville, and Fort Totten.
Bus Options:
Greenbelt
- Metrobus C2 Service to Takoma Langley Transit Center & Wheaton
- Metrobus G12 & G14 Service to New Carrollton
- Metrobus R12 Service to College Park-U of Md & Deanwood
- TheBus 16 Service to New Carrollton
- TheBus 15X Service to New Carrollton
College Park-U of Md
- Metrobus 83 Service to Rhode Island Ave
- Metrobus 86 Service to Hyattsville Crossing & Rhode Island Ave
- Metrobus F6 Service to New Carrollton, Hyattsville Crossing, West Hyattsville & Fort Totten
- Metrobus R12 Service to Greenbelt & Deanwood
Hyattsville Crossing
- Metrobus 86 Service to College Park-U of Md & Rhode Island Ave
- Metrobus F4 Service to Silver Spring & New Carrollton
- Metrobus F6 Service to New Carrollton, West Hyattsville & Fort Totten
- Metrobus F8 Service to West Hyattsville & Cheverly
- Metrobus R4 Service to West Hyattsville & Brookland
- TheBus 13A Service to West Hyattsville
- TheBus 18 Service to Addison Rd
West Hyattsville