Metro has announced a major Red Line shutdown this summer affecting stations like Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, and Silver Spring from June 1 to September 1. Takoma station will also close on June 1 but will reopen on June 30 due to Purple Line work and maintenance. The shutdown is for construction and maintenance work.
A section of Metro’s Red Line will close for three months this summer for maintenance and construction work, Metro announced Tuesday. Here's what we know. https://t.co/qGEyXI3C7A
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Red Line riders prepare for summer shutdown as WMATA reveals shuttle strategy https://t.co/kv8WSwdQve
Transit leaders detail plan for summer Red Line shutdown https://t.co/zM8vkmbn2s
NEW: Metro released details of a major Red Line shutdown this summer. Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen & Silver Spring will close June 1 & won't reopen until Sept 1. Takoma will close June 1 & reopen June 30. Purple Line work in Silver Spring & maintenance are the reasons. #wmata https://t.co/SFGhjH1bNc