Metro is resuming scheduled track work this weekend after last week’s derailment-induced respite, but it’s a big one that will shut down rail service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for the whole weekend, plus affect every line.
The track work will close service along the Blue and Yellow Lines between the Pentagon City and Braddock Road stations but also will include single tracking on the Red, Orange and Green lines.
That means anyone flying out of town through the airport should budget lots of extra time to get to and from there – or try another alternative entirely.
As usual, the work starts at 10 p.m. Friday and lasts through Sunday.
Here’s what to expect:
• Blue and Yellow lines: Free shuttle buses will ferry riders between Pentagon City, Crystal City, Reagan National and Braddock Road stations for the rail shutdown. The agency recommends riders tack on 30 minutes extra to their travel plans.
• Orange Line: Trains will share a single track between East and West Falls Church stations.
• Red Line: Trains will share a single track between Takoma, Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations.
• Green Line: Trains will share a single track between Fort Totten, West Hyattsville and Prince George’s Plaza.
