Community Corner

This Weekend: What To Know If You're Taking Metro

Major track work planned for Blue and Orange lines.

Happy Labor Day weekend! Here’s what to know if you’re taking Metro this holiday weekend.

  • There is no scheduled track or maintenance work on the Red Line.
  • Major track work is planned on the Orange Line, where buses will replace trains between East Falls Church and West Falls Church from 8p.m. Friday through closing on Monday.
  • Major track work is also planned on the Blue Line. Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street stations will be closed, with shuttle buses operating between Franconia-Springfield and Eisenhower Avenue stations, stopping at Van Dorn.
  • For more information on the Blue Line and Orange Line work, check Metro’s press release. You can also plan ahead by using Metro’s major weekend track work calendar.


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