Red Line Single-Tracking Near Friendship Heights in May
MCDOTMay 18, 2026
Planned Red Line Metrorail track maintenance will require single-tracking between Friendship Heights and Van Ness stations after 10 p.m. on May 18–21 and again May 26–28. The work is scheduled throughout the month of May 2026. Riders should expect potential delays during those late-night windows.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”, received May 18, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-05-18
effective — Single-tracking begins after 10 p.m. between Friendship Heights and Van Ness (through May 21)
2026-05-21
effective — Last night of first single-tracking window (after 10 p.m.)
2026-05-26
effective — Single-tracking resumes after 10 p.m. between Friendship Heights and Van Ness (through May 28)
2026-05-28
effective — Last night of second single-tracking window (after 10 p.m.)
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