Montgomery County government reminded residents and Metro riders to prepare for major disruptions along the Red Line this summer as a two-month construction project will shut down service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
From July 6 through Sept. 6, trains will not operate through a portion of Montgomery County while Metro crews complete a series of infrastructure upgrades, including work tied to the future Purple Line. During the shutdown, Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda stations will be closed to rail service.
To help riders navigate the closure, Metro will provide free shuttle bus service throughout the affected area. Express shuttles will operate directly between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, while local shuttles will stop at each closed station. Metro estimates the express trip will take approximately 26 minutes, with local shuttle travel times averaging about 10 minutes between stations. Buses are expected to run every 5-8 minutes during normal operating hours…