December 2024 Major Construction

What We Completed

Project overview

Between Friday, Dec. 20 and Monday, Dec. 30, Metro will alter train service and close some downtown stations as part of a major construction project to improve tracks and signaling, which will result in a smoother ride for customers.

During this period, free shuttle buses will replace trains in between affected stations. Shuttles will use the existing bus lanes on H and I streets to speed travel.

At a glance

  • Dec. 20-26: Farragut West, McPherson Square, and the lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center will be closed.
  • Dec. 27-30: Farragut West, McPherson Square; lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center, Federal Triangle, and Smithsonian; and the lower level of L'Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver service) will also be closed.
  • Dec. 31: All stations reopen.

Metro strategically picked these closure dates to minimize impacts to your travel. Typically, during this time of year, ridership is historically 40% lower. One longer closure also prevents months-worth of weekend shutdowns in the same area.

What we completed - by the numbers

Status

Completed

Impacted Stations

Farragut West

Rail lines are available Bus routes available B S O

McPherson Sq

Rail lines are available Bus routes available B S O

Metro Center

Rail lines are available Bus routes available B S O R

Federal Triangle

Rail lines are available Bus routes available B S O

Smithsonian

Rail lines are available Bus routes available B S O

L'Enfant Plaza

Rail lines are available Bus routes available B S O G Y

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