DC Green Line Upgrades Complete, Service Restored

Metro completes rail, signal, and lighting repairs on Green Line between U Street and Georgia Avenue-Petworth

Green Line Completes Winter Work in DC

Metro riders on Washington's Green Line can expect regular service after crews finished winter construction work between U Street and Georgia Avenue-Petworth stations. The project wrapped up December 30, transit officials said, with normal operations resuming December 31. The work included repairs to rail infrastructure, signal systems, and lighting along the corridor, according to the agency. About 25,000 riders use the Green Line on an average weekday.

The winter construction period allowed crews to complete maintenance work with less disruption to riders, transit officials said. WMATA didn't provide details on when the project started or how long crews worked on the improvements. The work is part of ongoing efforts to maintain aging infrastructure across the Metro system, which serves the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Officials didn't release cost estimates for the project.

The project focused on the stretch between U Street and Georgia Avenue-Petworth, two stations that serve busy neighborhoods in Northwest DC. Officials said the work included rail infrastructure repairs, signal system upgrades, and lighting improvements, but didn't provide technical specifications or detailed scope of the improvements. The agency announced the completion via social media rather than a formal press release. Specific details about the number of workers involved or the exact length of track repaired weren't available by publication time.

The winter construction project, which began earlier this season, concluded December 30. Regular Green Line service resumed the following day, officials confirmed. WMATA didn't provide a timeline for when riders might notice the improvements or whether additional maintenance work is planned for other sections of the Green Line. The agency hasn't said whether similar winter construction projects are scheduled for other Metro lines.

Riders traveling between U Street and Georgia Avenue-Petworth should see improved reliability following the infrastructure work, officials said. The improvements aim to enhance safety and service dependability for the approximately 25,000 daily Green Line riders. Moovit provides real-time updates and service information for all WMATA Metro lines, including the Green Line. Officials said they'll continue monitoring the corridor to ensure the improvements deliver expected results.