Metro Transit Center Delayed Until June

The Paul S. Sarbanes Silver Spring Transit Center was set to open after a two-month inspection by Washington Metro Transit Authority (WMATA) and Metro Transit Authority (MTA) in early 2012, but the deadline has been extended.

The project which costs over $100 million dollars won't open on time, after concerns about long-term stability of the structure, according to a Washington Post report.

• Along Colesville Road, install an underground ventilation system and groundwork.

• Rexamine the reinforced steel structures on the third floor because they are thin at eight points, which could cause issues in the long-term.

When the transit center opens it will feature 32 bus bays for WMATA Metrobus, 54 Kiss & Ride spaces, Montgomery County Ride-On, MTA regional commuter bus, Van-Go shuttle, Inter-city Buses, and University of Maryland Shuttle.

Customers will also have access to the Metrorail and MARC.