Phase 2: 2025 Green Line Major Construction

Plan Ahead

Green Line Impacts - Aug. 2-31, 2025

Starting Aug. 2, 2025, the following Green Line stations will close:

Free parking will be available at Branch Ave, Suitland, and Naylor Road Stations from August 2-31, 2025.

For two weekends, Aug. 9-10 and Aug. 16-17, the station closures will extend to:

Metrorail service will be restored at Branch Ave, Suitland, and Naylor Rd stations on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.

Free shuttle buses will replace trains at Branch Ave, Suitland, and Naylor Road stations. Review the Shuttle Bus and Travel Alternatives below.


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Station Closures:

For two weekends, Aug. 9-10 and Aug. 16-17, the station closures will extend to:

Service Information:

August 2-31, 2025:

  • Green Line will operate from Southern Ave to Greenbelt every 6-8 minutes during the weekday and every 8 minutes on the weekend

    Weekday All Day Weekday Late Night Weekend
    Green Line
    Southern Avenue to Greenbelt
    Every 6 minutes Every 7 to 8 minutes Every 8 minutes

Weekend Work Extensions - August 9-10 and 16-17, 2025:

  • Green Line will have extended weekend closures on August 9-10 and 16-17, impacting Southern Ave and Congress Heights Stations.

    August 9-10
    Weekend
    August 16-17
    Weekend
    Southern Ave Station Closed

    Free Shuttle Service Available
    Station Closed

    Free Shuttle Service Available
    Congress Heights Station Station Closed

    Free Shuttle Service Available
    Station Closed

    Free Shuttle Service Available
    Anacostia Station
    Northbound Open
    Rail service every 8 minutes
    Anacostia to Greenbelt
    Rail service every 8 minutes
    Anacostia to Greenbelt

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Rail Service August 2-31

All shuttle service is ADA accessible.

Free Shuttle Service August 2-31:

Local: Local service every 8-10 minutes between Branch Avenue, Suitland, Naylor Road, and Southern Avenue.

Express: Express service every 8-10 minutes between Branch Avenue and Southern Avenue

Weekday and Weekends
Local
Between Branch Avenue, Suitland, Naylor Road, and Southern Avenue
Every 8-10 minutes
Travel Time: 41 minutes
Express
Branch Avenue to Southern Avenue
Every 8-10 minutes
Travel Time: 24 minutes

Rail Service August 9-10, and August 16-17

Free Shuttle Service for Extended Weekend Closure August 9-10, and August 16-17:

Local: Local service every 8-10 minutes between Branch Avenue, Suitland, Naylor Road, Southern Avenue, Congress Heights, and Anacostia.

Express: Express service every 8-10 minutes between Branch Avenue and Anacostia

August 9-10
Weekend
August 16-17
Weekend
Local
Between Branch Avenue, Suitland, Naylor Road, Southern Avenue, Congress Heights, and Anacostia
Every 8-10 minutes
Travel Time: 70 minutes
Every 8-10 minutes
Travel Time: 70 minutes
Express
Branch Av to Southern Av to Anacostia
Every 8-10 minutes
Travel Time: 37 minutes
Every 8-10 minutes
Travel Time: 37 minutes

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Branch Av

Express Shuttle to Southern Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:30 a.m. 11:16 p.m.
Fri 4:30 a.m. 1:16 a.m.
Sat 5:30 a.m. 1:16 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 11:16 p.m.

Local Shuttle to Southern Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:30 a.m. 11:04 p.m.
Fri 4:30 a.m. 1:04 a.m.
Sat 5:30 a.m. 1:02 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 11:02 p.m.

Express Shuttle to Southern Av and Anacostia (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:30 a.m. 1:08 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 11:08 p.m.

Local Shuttle to Anacostia (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:30 a.m. 12:44 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 10:44 p.m.

Suitland

Local Shuttle to Southern Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:45 a.m. 11:19 p.m.
Fri 4:45 a.m. 1:19 a.m.
Sat 5:45 a.m. 1:17 a.m.
Sun 5:45 a.m. 11:17 p.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:51 a.m. 12:51 a.m.
Fri 4:51 a.m. 2:51 a.m.
Sat 5:51 a.m. 2:51 a.m.
Sun 5:51 a.m. 12:51 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 6:16 a.m. 3:12 a.m.
Sun 6:16 a.m. 1:12 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Anacostia (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:43 a.m. 12:57 a.m.
Sun 5:43 a.m. 10:57 p.m.

Naylor Rd

Local Shuttle to Southern Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:57 a.m. 11:31 p.m.
Fri 4:57 a.m. 1:31 a.m.
Sat 5:57 a.m. 1:29 a.m.
Sun 5:57 a.m. 11:29 p.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:39 a.m. 12:39 a.m.
Fri 4:39 a.m. 2:39 a.m.
Sat 5:39 a.m. 2:39 a.m.
Sun 5:39 a.m. 12:39 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av (for Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 6:04 a.m. 3:00 a.m.
Sun 6:04 a.m. 1:00 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Anacostia (for Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:55 a.m. 1:09 a.m.
Sun 5:55 a.m. 11:09 p.m.

Southern Av

Express Shuttle to Branch Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m.
Fri 4:30 a.m. 2:30 a.m.
Sat 5:30 a.m. 2:30 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av

  First Bus Last Bus
Mon-Thurs 4:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m.
Fri 4:30 a.m. 2:30 a.m.
Sat 5:30 a.m. 2:30 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m.

Express Shuttle to Anacostia (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:51 a.m. 1:29 a.m.
Sun 5:51 a.m. 11:29 p.m.

Express Shuttle to Branch Av (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:44 a.m. 2:40 a.m.
Sun 5:44 a.m. 12:40 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:55 a.m. 2:51 a.m.
Sun 5:55 a.m. 12:51 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Anacostia (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 6:04 a.m. 1:18 a.m.
Sun 6:04 a.m. 11:18 p.m.

Congress Heights

Local Shuttle to Branch Av (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:43 a.m. 2:39 a.m.
Sun 5:43 a.m. 12:39 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Anacostia (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 6:16 a.m. 1:30 a.m.
Sun 6:16 a.m. 11:30 p.m.

Anacostia

Express Shuttle to Southern Av and Branch Av (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:30 a.m. 2:26 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 12:26 a.m.

Local Shuttle to Branch Av (Aug. 9-10 and 16-17)

  First Bus Last Bus
Sat 5:30 a.m. 2:26 a.m.
Sun 5:30 a.m. 12:26 a.m.


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Shuttle Locations August 2-31:

Station Shuttle Service Bus Bay
Branch Ave Local to Suitland, Naylor Road, and Southern Ave
H
Branch Ave Express to Southern Ave
H
Naylor Road Local Southern Ave
C
Naylor Road Local to Suitland and Branch Ave
C
Southern Ave Local to Naylor Road, Suitland, and Branch Ave
E
Southern Ave Express to Branch Ave
D
Suitland Local to Branch Ave
B
Suitland Local to Naylor Road and Southern Ave
C

Shuttle Locations August 9-10 and 16-17:

Station Shuttle Service Bus Bay
Anacostia Local to Congress Heights, Southern Ave, Naylor Rd, Suitland, and Branch Ave
F
Anacostia Express to Southern Ave and Branch Ave
G
Branch Ave Local to Suitland, Naylor Rd, Southern Ave, Congress Heights, and Anacostia
H
Branch Ave Express to Southern Ave and Anacostia
H
Congress Heights Local to Southern Ave, Naylor Rd, Suitland and Branch Ave
A
Congress Heights Local to Anacostia
A
Naylor Road Local to Southern Ave, Congress Heights, and Anacostia
C
Naylor Road Local to Suitland and Branch Ave
C
Southern Ave Local to Naylor Road, Suitland, and Branch Ave
E
Southern Ave Local to Congress Heights and Anacostia
E
Southern Ave Express to Branch Av and Anacostia
D
Suitland Local to Branch Ave
B
Suitland Local to Naylor Road, Southern Ave, Congress Heights, and Anacostia
C

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Beginning June 29th, check your current Metrobus routes using the New Bus Network Tool to help you find your new route.

Anacostia

Operator Current Route
(until June 29, 2025)
New Route
(after June 29, 2025)
Route Name
Metrobus   C15 MLK Ave-Southern Ave
Metrobus W4 C21 Alabama Ave-Benning Rd

Branch Ave

Operator Current Route
(until June 29, 2025)
New Route
(after June 29, 2025)
Route Name
Metrobus   P62 Branch Ave-Deanwood
The bus 33 (Mon - Sat only) P88 (Mon - Sat only) Southern Ave-Branch Ave

Congress Heights

Operator Current Route
(until June 29, 2025)
New Route
(after June 29, 2025)
Route Name
Metrobus W4 C21 Alabama Ave-Benning Rd
Metrobus   C27 Congress Hts-Naylor Rd
Metrobus W2 C29 Anacostia-Southern Ave
Metrobus   C25 *WB service only Pomeroy Rd-Skyland
Metrobus   C26 *WB service only Stanton Rd-Skyland

Naylor Rd

Operator Current Route
(until June 29, 2025)
New Route
(after June 29, 2025)
Route Name
Metrobus   C27 Congress Hts-Naylor Rd
Metrobus 36 D1X Pennsylvania Ave Express

Southern Ave

Operator Current Route
(until June 29, 2025)
New Route
(after June 29, 2025)
Route Name
Metrobus W2 C29 Anacostia-Southern Ave
Metrobus 32 D10 Pennsylvania Ave
Metrobus   P93 Suitland-Birchwood
Metrobus   P94 Suitland-National Harbor
The Bus 33 (Mon - Sat only) P88 (Mon - Sat only) Southern Ave-Branch Ave

Suitland

Operator Current Route
(until June 29, 2025)
New Route
(after June 29, 2025)
Route Name
Metrobus A12 / P12 P60 MLK Hwy-Suitland
Metrobus   P90 St Barnabas Rd
Metrobus   P93 Suitland-Birchwood
Metrobus   P94 Suitland-National Harbor

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