The first major shutdown of the Metro DMV subway system begins today.
The blue, orange, and silver lines will be closed entirely between the Minnesota Avenue and Eastern Market stations. The shutdown runs through July 3rd and will affect the commute for tens of thousands of people, particularly those who take Metro from Prince George’s County, Maryland. Metro will offer bus service between the two closed stations, but general manager Paul Wiedefeld cautioned riders that the buses simply will not be able to handle the number of people who usually ride the subway during rush hour.
Government agencies are being urged to allow workers affected by the shutdown to modify their work schedules. Contributed by: p_smith@ccindc.com
Filed under: The Watch Desk
Dateline: Washington, D.C. 