Metro reminds customers of Green Line single-tracking and construction work Dec. 16-30

Construction on the Green Line will cause single-tracking between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth starting at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 through system closing Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

All stations will remain open. However, wait times will be longer than usual with Green Line trains running every 16 minutes all day. Yellow Line trains will run every 8 minutes all day between Mt. Vernon Square and Huntington during the construction period.

Customers also have several bus options as alternatives, including the D40 and D4X along Georgia Avenue NW, the D50 and D5X along 14th Street NW, the D60 and D6X along 16th Street NW, the C51 and C53 along U Street NW, and the C61 along Columbia Road/Irving Street NW.

Metro is doing critical work to improve safety and reliability, including replacing rail and fastening systems, renewing communications and signal equipment, and restoring lighting infrastructure. For more information, visit the winter major construction page .

Metro scheduled this work during the holiday season, when ridership is typically lower, to minimize impacts on customers.

Starting Dec. 31: Yellow Line to Greenbelt

Once construction ends, the Yellow Line extension to Greenbelt will begin on Dec. 31. Half of the Yellow Line trains will operate between Huntington and Greenbelt, and the other half will operate between Huntington and Mt. Vernon Square.

Trip Planning Resources

Customers are encouraged to use MetroPulse or wmata.com for real-time service information, sign up for MetroAlerts , or check @wmata , @metrorailinfo, and @metrobusinfo on social media for updates. Customers can also call 202-GO-METRO (202-466-3876, TTY 202-962-2033), M-F, 7 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun, 8 am-8 pm. Automated information is available 24/7. View our planned track work at wmata.com/trackwork .