Red Line Shutdown: What You Need to Know | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Starting next Monday, a major two-month shutdown hits the Metro Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights—no trains will run through that stretch from July 6 to September 6. Riders will be split into two separate segments, forcing commuters to adapt with shuttles, buses, or MARC trains. The closure enables critical upgrades: a new Purple Line mezzanine at North Bethesda, platform renovations at Grosvenor-Strathmore, and track maintenance over Rockville Pike. While disruptive, this essential work will future-proof the system—Metro’s offering free shuttles and alternative routes to…