ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — From a long shutdown of commercial flights at Reagan National Airport to unusual travel patterns on Metro, this July 4 is not expected to be a normal one in the D.C. area.
Metro expects the increased security and later-than-normal fireworks start time planned for America 250 to change the habits of riders.
At a press conference this week, General Manager Randy Clarke said he expects fewer people than normal to cram into the Smithsonian and a few other stations, but more people than normal to use other stations…