An underground Metro station at Dulles International Airport is a done deal after the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority endorsed the station design Wednesday morning.
Nine directors voted in favor of the underground station alignment, which is about 500 feet closer to the airport than an alternate elevated station design favored by local officials.
The pedestrian-friendly option chosen by the board will also add $330 million to construction costs that will now be shouldered by Loudoun and Fairfax counties.
“All of our partners have chosen the lower option, and I think we’ve got to listen to them,” said Frank Connor, one of four directors who voted against the underground design.
Director Mame Reiley vowed to scour other areas of the Dulles Metrorail extension for savings.
