 Metro Shuts 5 Stations On Blue, Green Lines This Summer

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Metro riders face major disruptions this summer as Blue and Green Line stations close for critical repairs starting July 5.

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Van Dorn Street and Franconia-Springfield stations will shut down for three weeks while crews upgrade outdated signal systems.

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Free shuttle buses running every 8-10 minutes will connect closed Blue Line stations to functioning parts of the Metro system.

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Commuters who normally use the southern end of the Green Line must find alternatives during a four-week closure beginning August 2.

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Branch Avenue, Suitland, and Naylor Road stations will remain closed through August 31 as workers install 102,000 feet of new communication cables.

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Weekend riders face additional challenges when Yellow Line trains single-track in July and more Green Line stations close in August.

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Metro aims to prevent future breakdowns by replacing worn rails, fixing lighting, and repairing elevated tracks during these planned closures.

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Parking garages at closed stations will stay open, allowing commuters to park and board shuttle buses during the construction periods.

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The summer maintenance schedule deliberately targets months when ridership typically drops, affecting fewer daily travelers.

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Metro's Chief Infrastructure Officer calls the work essential for "making it safer and more reliable for our customers."

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