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Red Line Shutdown This Summer | Washington DC News
The Red Line is shutting down for two months this summer, from July 3rd to September 6th, between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, as crews tackle major upgrades including a new Purple Line connection at Bethesda, platform renovations at Grosvenor-Strathmore, and structural repairs on elevated tracks over Rockville Pike. To keep commuters moving, 100 shuttle buses will run every 5-8 minutes—but traffic delays are inevitable, especially when buses can’t use protected lanes. Riders are bracing for extra travel time and frustration, though some see the long-term payoff. Maryland and…
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