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Bethesda Metro Construction, 56-Day Shutdown Ends Sept. 7

Glass Aug 13, 2026
Construction at Bethesda Metro Station is adding a second mezzanine and entrance to connect the Red Line to the future Purple Line. A 56-day WMATA shutdown between the Bethesda and Grosvenor stations is scheduled to end September 7, 2026. The Purple Line itself is scheduled to open in late 2027.
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Source: Councilmember Evan Glass, “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”, received Aug 13, 2026.

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