Repairs, infrastructure improvements to shut down Metro's Yellow Line service for 2 weeks
WASHINGTON - Thanksgiving traffic may be behind us after a crazy week on the roads, but that doesn't mean the nightmare is over - not by a longshot.
Starting on Monday, Metro's Yellow Line will shut down for two full weeks (from Monday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 9), much to the surprise of some of its riders.
"Umm, no. I didn't know that," said Stephen Notes at the Columbia Heights Metro station Thursday night.
The transit agency will be working on the Yellow Line bridge over the Potomac River during the shutdown. The project includes both structural repairs and rail infrastructure improvements such as grout pad reconstruction and fastener replacement along the entire bridge.
"I really wish that they could do it when it's a little warmer outside because it wouldn't be such a burden on the commuters to wait in the warmth," said another Metro rider, Kinza Faiz.
Metro said customers should use the Blue Line for service between Virginia and D.C. instead. But fair warning - the work is scheduled to cut rush hour rail service at some Blue and Yellow Line stations in half.
Blue/Yellow line service adjustments from Nov. 26-Dec. 9 due to Potomac Bridge improvement project:
Service
Weekdays:
Weekends:
Be advised, during the Dec. 1-2 weekend, shuttle buses will replace Green Line trains between Mt Vernon Sq and Navy Yard-Ballpark. Archives, Waterfront and the platforms at Gallery Place and L'Enfant Plaza will be closed.
Travel Alternatives
* During the 14-day project, all customers parking at Huntington or Franconia-Springfield will be charged the regular daily parking rate and the non-rider fee waived to accommodate customers utilizing alternative bus or other transit services.
Bus
Metrobus
To find the Metrobus option best for you go to Metro's trip planner and enter the bus only option from your originating station or transfer station to your destination or see the service nearby.
Shuttle Bus
Metroway - Braddock Rd - Crystal City - Pentagon City
3Y - East Falls Church - Rosslyn - Farragut West - Farragut North - McPherson Sq
5A - Dulles - Rosslyn - L'Enfant Plaza
7Y - Pentagon - Farragut Square
10A - Huntington - Braddock Rd - Old Town - Pentagon
10B - Hunting Point - Braddock Rd - Ballston
11Y - Mt. Vernon - Old Town - Farragut Sq
16C - Culmore - Pentagon - Federal Triangle
23A - Crystal City - Tysons Corner
23B - Crystal City - Ballston
38B - Ballston - Clarendon - Court House - Rosslyn - Georgetown - Farragut North - Farragut West
Fairfax Connector
Route 393, 394, 395 - Springfield - Pentagon (via Saratoga Park & Ride)
Route 494 - Lorton - Springfield - Tysons
Route 495 - Burke Centre - Tysons
Route 599 - Pentagon - Crystal City Express
Alexandria DASH
AT2- Lincolnia -Braddock Rd - Old Town Alexandria
AT3 - Braddock Rd - Pentagon
AT4 - Braddock Rd - Pentagon
AT5 - Eisenhower Ave Metro (weekend only) - Braddock Rd - Old Town Alexandria - Van Dorn St.
Arlington Transit (ART)
ART 42 - Ballston - Clarendon - Pentagon - Pentagon City
ART 43 - Crystal City - Ballston
PRTC - OmniRide
Dale City - Downtown Washington ( AM Schedule | PM Schedule)
Dale City - Pentagon/Rosslyn ( AM Schedule | PM Schedule)
Dale City - Navy Yard ( AM Schedule | PM Schedule)
Lake Ridge - Downtown Washington ( AM Schedule | PM Schedule)
Lake Ridge - Pentagon/Crystal City ( AM Schedule | PM Schedule)
Woodbridge - Tysons Corner ( AM Schedule | PM Schedule)
DC Circulator
Rosslyn - Georgetown - Dupont Circle ( Schedule)
Rail
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Fredericksburg Line - Commuter rail service between Spotsylvania and Union Station, connecting Franconia-Springfield, Crystal City, King St. (Alexandria) to L'Enfant Plaza and Union Station in Downtown DC.
Manassas Line - Commuter rail service between Broad Run/Manassas and Union Station, connecting King St (Alexandria) and Crystal City to L'Enfant Plaza and Union Station in Downtown DC.
Parking
Customers who park and ride from Yellow and Blue line stations in Virginia may wish to consider using other county or Metrorail Park & Ride Facilities.
Additional Information
If you have questions or need assistance planning your trip, please call Metro Customer Service (202) 637-7000.