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July Fourth Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work

Track work July 5-7 will result in service changes on the Blue and Orange lines only.

Track work following the Fourth of July holiday will impact the Orange and Blue Lines July 5 through 7. 

The Red, Yellow and Green line trains will operate on a regular weekend schedule.

According to Metro news release:

Orange Line  10 p.m. Fri., July 5 through closing Sun., July 7
Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & Cheverly
Orange Line trains will operate as follows:
  • Between Vienna & Stadium-Armory - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)
  • Between New Carrollton & Cheverly - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)
Free shuttle buses will replace Orange Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly to allow for ongoing platform reconstruction at Deanwood and Minnesota Ave stations.
Stations closed: Deanwood & Minnesota Ave

Blue Line  10 p.m. Fri., July 5 through closing Sun., July 7
Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & Benning Road
Blue Line trains will operate as follows:
  • Between Franconia-Springfield & Stadium-Armory - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)
  • Between Largo Town Center & Benning Road - Every 15 minutes throughout the weekend. (Normal service is every 12 minutes.)
Free shuttle buses will replace Blue Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Benning Road to allow for ongoing platform reconstruction, rail joint and fastener renewal, and grout pad rehabilitation.
Stations closed: None

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