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Metro tweaks strategy to manage Red Line crowds during shutdown

Metro is making some changes to the transit service’s plan to manage commuters during summer construction that’s closed down three stations on the Red Line in Maryland. The adjustments come Thursday as some riders have been waiting in long lines to...

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Metro tweaks strategy to manage Red Line crowds during shutdown
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Metro tweaks strategy to manage Red Line crowds during shutdown

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Jessica Kronzer - WTOP

July 10, 2026 3:47 p.m.

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    A map of the summer Red Line closure and where riders can get free shuttle service. Photo credit: Elia Griffin
    A map of the summer Red Line closure and where riders can get free shuttle service. Photo credit: Elia Griffin

    Metro is making some changes to the transit service’s plan to manage commuters during summer construction that’s closed down three stations on the Red Line in Maryland.

    The adjustments come Thursday as some riders have been waiting in long lines to board the temporary shuttle buses.

    The closure between the North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations began this week and will last until Sept. 7. In the meantime, Metro is running shuttle buses to fill the gap.

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    Originally published at Bethesdamagazine