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    Bethesda
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    Construction Impacts

    Effective: Jul. 28, 2025 - Jun. 28, 2027

    Bethesda

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    Metro is building a new mezzanine at the south end of Bethesda Station to connect Metro Rail to the future Purple Line Bethesda Station. The mezzanine will not be accessible until the Purple Line opens in 2027.

    Updated: Apr. 7, 2026 1:45 PM

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    Major Construction

    Effective: Jul. 6, 2026 - Sep. 6, 2026

    North Bethesda

    Grosvenor-Strathmore

    Medical Center

    Bethesda

    Friendship Heights

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    During this period, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.

    Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 2:56 PM

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