Planned Metrorail Track Work
Metro has transitioned to a new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work. Overnight and weekend hours will be used for enhanced preventive maintenance including cable testing to prevent smoke and fire incidents, stray current testing, trackbed cleaning, switch maintenance, torqueing (tightening fasteners, joint nuts and bolts) to eliminate excessive strain on infrastructure, and track geometry work to ensure the correct rail alignment.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule below. However, changes may be necessary due to weather, construction delays and other factors outside our control. This page will be updated as necessary.
For details about this weekend's track work, including minor projects that may impact your trip, view wmata.com/weekend.
| Start | End | Line | Impact | Stations Closed | Work Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | Dec 4 |
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Shutdown between Twinbrook and Shady Grove | Shady Grove and Rockville | Canopy repair and replacement |
| Oct 25 | Oct 28 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Oct 29 | Oct 31 |
 
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Georgia Ave and Fort Totten | None | Fire safety improvements |
| Oct 29 | Oct 31 |
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After 10 p.m., shutdown between West Falls Church and Vienna | Vienna and Dunn Loring | I-66 Project |
| Oct 30 | Oct 31 |
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Single tracking from opening until 4 p.m. between Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St. | None | Track maintenance |
| Nov 1 | Nov 4 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Nov 5 | Nov 7 |
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After 10 p.m., shutdown between West Falls Church and Vienna | Vienna and Dunn Loring | I-66 Project |
| Nov 5 | Nov 7 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Addison Rd and Morgan Blvd | None | Radio cable installation |
| Nov 5 | Nov 7 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Georgia Ave and Fort Totten | None | Fire safety improvements |
| Nov 6 | Nov 7 |
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Single tracking from opening through 4 p.m. between Franconia Springfield and Van Dorn St | None | Track maintenance |
| Nov 8 | Nov 11 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Nov 13 | Nov 14 |
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From opening Saturday through 4 p.m. Sunday, single tracking between Naylor Rd and Branch Ave. | None | Track maintenance |
| Nov 15 | Nov 18 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction, precast panel installation |
| Nov 20 | Nov 21 |
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Single tracking Eastern Market to Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Nov 20 | Nov 21 |
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Single tracking between U Street and Georgia Ave-Petworth | None | Rail maintenance |
| Nov 22 | Nov 24 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction, precast panel installation. |
| Nov 27 | Nov 28 |
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Single tracking between Morgan Boulevard and Largo Town Center | None | Interlocking maintenance |
| Nov 29 | Dec 2 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction, precast panel installation |
| Dec 4 | Dec 5 |
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From opening until 4 p.m., single tracking between Naylor Rd and Branch Ave | None | Track maintenance |
| Dec 6 | Dec 9 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Dec 11 | Dec 12 |
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Shutdown between King St and Franconia-Springfield/Huntington | Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St, Huntington, Eisenhower Ave | Radio cable installation and Potomac Yard Construction |
| Dec 13 | Dec 16 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Dec 17 | Dec 19 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Mt Vernon Sqare and U St | Fire safety improvements | |
| Dec 17 | Dec 19 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Smithsonian and Federal Center SW | None | |
| Dec 20 | Dec 23 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Dec 27 | Dec 30 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction and precast panel installation |
| Jan 3 , 2022 | Jan 6 , 2022 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Forest Glen and Glenmont | None | Switch replacement |