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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Sep 6 |
 
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Shutdown between Fort Totten and Greenbelt | West Hyattsville, Prince George's Plaza, College Park-U of Md, Greenbelt | Platform Improvement Project |
| Jul 17 | Aug 6 |
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Continuous single tracking between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | None | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Aug 2 | Aug 5 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction activity, precast panel installation |
| Aug 7 | Aug 8 |
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Shutdown between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | Cleveland Park and Woodley Park | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Aug 7 | Aug 8 |
 
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 9 | Aug 27 |
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Continuous single tracking between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | None | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Aug 9 | Aug 12 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction activity, precast panel installation |
| Aug 14 | Aug 15 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 16 | Aug 19 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction activity, precast panel installation |
| Aug 21 | Aug 22 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 23 | Aug 26 |
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After 9 p.m., single tracking between Braddock Rd and Van Dorn St | None | Building construction, precast panel installation |
| Aug 28 | Aug 29 |
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Shutdown between Dupont Circle and Van Ness | Cleveland Park and Woodley Park | Tunnel Ventilation Improvement Project |
| Aug 28 | Aug 29 |
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Single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Aug 30 | Sep 2 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Judiciary Square and Union Station | None | Fastener replacement |
| Sep 3 | Sep 3 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Arlington Cemetery/Clarendon | None | Radio cable installation |
| Sep 6 | Sep 9 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Addison Rd and Morgan Blvd | None | Radio cable installation |
| Sep 11 | Sep 12 |
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Single tracking between Addison Rd and Largo Town Center | None | Switch maintenance |
| Sep 11 | Sep 12 |
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Single tracking between Grosvenor and Twinbrook | None | Switch maintenance |
| Sep 11 | Dec 4 |
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Shutdown between Twinbrook and Shady Grove | Shady Grove and Rockville | Canopy repair and replacement |
| Sep 13 | Sep 16 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between U St and Georgia Ave | None | Radio cable installation |
| Sep 13 | Sep 16 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian | None | Grout pad rehabilitation and rail replacement |
| Sep 18 | Sep 19 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian | None | Grout pad rehabilitation and rail replacement |
| Sep 25 | Sep 26 |
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Shutdown Ballston to East Falls Church | None | I-66 construction activity, radio cable installation |
| Sep 25 | Sep 26 |
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Shutdown between Braddock Rd and National Airport | None | Potomac Yard Station construction |
| Sep 27 | Sep 30 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian | None | Grout pad rehabilitation and rail replacement |
| Oct 2 | Oct 3 |
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Single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian | None | Grout pad rehabilitation and rail replacement |