Arlington Cemetery Canopy Installation
Updated: 4/7/2026
Advisory Effective: Jun 1, 2023 – Jun 1, 2026
On June 5, 2023, Metro began a major capital project to install two canopies above the station escalators at Arlington Cemetery. One canopy will be installed at the station’s north entrance on the north side of Memorial Drive, and one canopy will be installed at the station’s south entrance on the south side of Memorial Drive.
Metro is installing canopies as part of an ongoing project to replace or install nine canopies across the Metro Rail system by 2026. Canopies shield customers and escalators from weather conditions, helping to protect the life, longevity, and reliability of our escalators.
How will this work affect my trip?
Work on both the north and south canopies will take place during non-revenue hours. Throughout construction, both entrances and the two elevators on the north side of Memorial Drive that service both sides of the platform will remain open.
How long will the project take?
Work to install a canopy at the south and north entrances began May 2024 and will continue until Summer 2026.
Completed activities
Canopy steel erected at both the north and south entrances. Skylight framing and glass installation are underway at both entrances.
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