The Brief
- Maryland is offering grants to struggling businesses impacted by the ongoing construction of the Purple Line.
- The project is about 92% complete with live wire testing set to expand across the route.
- Passenger service for the Purple Line is expected to begin at the end of 2027.
SILVER SPRING, Md. – After years of construction delays, Maryland’s Purple Line light-rail project is approaching the finish line. State officials announced additional financial support for small businesses struggling to survive amid the ongoing construction.
What we know:
Many businesses along the Purple Line have struggled, and some have been forced to close their doors over the years. On Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring, the tracks are down, but businesses are still surrounded by construction and road closures.…