WMATA Red Line Shutdown Planned July 6–September 7 Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights
MCDOTApr 24, 2026
WMATA will suspend Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights from July 6 through September 7, 2026, closing Grosvenor–Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda stations. Local and express shuttle buses will serve the work zone, while trains will operate in two separate segments: Shady Grove to North Bethesda and Friendship Heights to Glenmont. The work includes repairing tunnel leaks, improving track alignment, and modernizing aging infrastructure.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”, received Apr 24, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-07-06
effective — Red Line shutdown begins between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights
2026-09-07
effective — Red Line shutdown ends; full service resumes
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