Metro Shutdowns To Affect Alexandria, Arlington Stations In 2026

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The impact of Metro shutdowns may not be a distant memory for some Alexandria commuters, but they can expect more in 2026.

Metro announced its plans for upcoming shutdowns in late 2025 and 2026. That includes shutdowns between Pentagon City, Reagan National Airport and the Potomac Yard stations. Metro says they will be 10 weekend shutdowns in February, May and June 2026.

The National Airport and Crystal City stations will be closed during the weekend shutdowns. That means riders coming from Blue and Yellow Line stations to the south won't be able to continue Metrorail past Potomac Yard north toward Arlington and D.C. during the shutdowns. The same applies for Arlington and D.C. riders heading south beyond Pentagon City.

This was the only upcoming shutdown announced for Virginia stations. Specific dates and details about travel alternatives will be shared at a later time.

On Oct. 18 and 19, there will be a red line shutdown from Union Station to Rhode Island Avenue station. Free shuttle buses will replace trains.

From Dec. 6 to 7, a shutdown will affect Hyattsville Crossing to Greenbelt on the Green and Yellow Lines. From Jan. 10 to 11, there will be a shutdown between Fort Totten and Greenbelt on the Green and Yellow Lines.

On a date to be determined in winter 2025, single-tracking will occur between U Street and Georgia Avenue on the Green Line.

The largest planned shutdown in 2026 will affect the Red Line. From July 6 to Sept. 6, a shutdown will be in place between Friendship Heights and North Bethesda.

Riders can find more information on upcoming track work affecting Metrorail service online.