Yellow Line is back on track

Metro Announces Yellow Line Reopening

The rehabilitation of the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations is complete. As of May 7,2023 customers can return to the Yellow Line and enjoy a smoother and faster commute around the region.

Passengers returning to Metrorail can look forward to reliable and convenient connection across the Potomac River between Arlington and Washington, D.C. and will no longer need to rely on the Blue Line only. This will reduce travel times by as much as 15 minutes and give customers back valuable time on their commutes and leisure travels.

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Plan Ahead for the Orange Line Shutdown

June 4 - July 16, 2023

As part of WMATA's platform rehabilitation and station improvement projects, Metro will begin major construction that will impact service on the Orange Line in Arlington County.

Metro will be installing a new steel rail, replacing the original 40-year-old steel rail between Ballston-MU and Vienna Stations. This will result in the closure of several stations including:

Vienna
Dunn Loring
West Falls Church
East Falls Church

The options below will be available for commuters who are affected by the closures and help them avoid the disruption and keep a reliable and stress-free commute.

Shuttles
Other Transit
Bus Options

Free Shuttle Service

Metro will continue to provide free shuttle service during Metrorail operating hours.

Orange Line Shuttle: Local service between Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, East Falls Church, and Ballston - MU Stations:
- Service every 5-10 minutes on weekdays during rush hours
- Local service between McLean, East Falls Church, and Ballston - MU stations.
- Service every 10 minutes on weekends
Silver Line Shuttle: Local service between McLean, East Falls Churn, and Ballston-MU stations during normal Metrorail Operating hours.
- Every 5 minutes during rush hours
- Every 10 minutes all other times.
Silver Line Limited: Limited- stop service between Washington Dulles International Airport, McLean, and Rosslyn.
- Service every 5 minutes during rush hours
- Service every 10 minutes during non-rush hours

Rail Service

Daytime and weekends: Orange Line trains will run every 12 minutes between West Falls Church and New Carrolton.
Trains will operate every 6 minutes where the Orange and Silver Lines overlap from Ballston-MU Station to Stadium-Armory Station in DC.
Silver Line trains will run every 8 minutes between Ashburn Station and McLean Station.
In the DC area, commuter will continue to enjoy frequent service at stations served by multiple lines.
- Trains will run every 4 to 5 minutes between Rosslyn and Stadium-Armory Stations.
- Trains will run every four minutes between L'Enfant Plaza Station and Mt Vernon Square Station.

Vienna:

Metrobus 1A to Ballston-MU Station
Metrobus 2B to Dunn Loring
Fairfax Connector 698 Service between Vienna Station and Pentagon Station (rush hour only)

Dunn Loring:

Metrobus 1B to Ballston-MU Station
Metrobus 2A to East Falls Church Station and Ballston Station
Metrobus 2B to Vienna Station
Fairfax Connector 401/402 to Tyson

West Falls Church:

Metrobus 2A to Dunn Loring or Ballston Stations
Metrobus 3Y to Rosslyn, Farragut Square and McPherson Square Stations.
Metrobus 3 F to McPherson Square Station
Metrobus 2BA to Tysons and East Falls Church Stations
ART 55 to Rosslyn Station via Langston Boulevard

Other Bus Options:

Fairfax Connector: 697 Service between Stringfellow Road Park & Ride to L'Enfant Plaza Station
Fairfax Connector: 699 service between Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax Corner, US Department of State and Foggy Bottom Station.

Custom Assistance for You

As WMATA continues to improves their services for our community, Arlington Transportation Partners can provide customized digital resources to avoid disruptions during the Yellow and Blue Line Construction Project, as well as upcoming projects.

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