DC Metro Upgrades Tenleytown Station With Weather Protection

Metro to install weather protection canopy at Tenleytown-AU station starting February 2026

Metro Adds Canopy to Tenleytown-AU Station

Metro riders using the Tenleytown-AU station will see construction starting next year as the transit agency installs weather protection for escalators. The work begins February 10, 2026, at the station's east entrance, transit officials said. The protective canopy aims to shield escalators from rain and snow while improving rider comfort during their commute.

Phase 4 Construction Continues Station Upgrades

The canopy installation represents Phase 4 of ongoing modernization work at the Tenleytown-AU station, according to Metro. Transit agencies typically add weather protection to escalators to reduce maintenance costs and extend equipment lifespan. Officials didn't specify how long the construction will take or whether it'll affect station access during the work. The project continues Metro's broader effort to upgrade aging infrastructure across the system.

Canopy Will Protect Escalators From Weather

The new canopy will cover escalators at the east entrance, providing shelter from rain, snow, and other weather conditions. Officials said the protection will benefit both riders and the mechanical systems that operate the escalators. Specific details about the canopy's design, materials, or exact dimensions weren't available by publication time. Metro hasn't said whether similar canopies are planned for other station entrances in the system.

Work Starts February 2026 at East Entrance

Construction begins February 10, 2026, focusing on the station's east entrance near American University. Officials didn't provide an estimated completion date or say whether the work will require any temporary closures of the entrance. Metro typically schedules major construction during off-peak hours when possible, though whether that approach will be used for this project wasn't specified.

Riders Should Expect Temporary Disruptions

Commuters using the Tenleytown-AU east entrance should prepare for construction activity starting in February 2026. Officials said the canopy will provide long-term benefits despite short-term inconvenience, though they didn't detail what specific disruptions riders might encounter. Moovit provides real-time updates for Metro service and can help riders plan alternative routes if construction affects their usual station access.