Metro Upgrades Judiciary Square Station Access

Metro installs new stairway and canopy at Judiciary Square north entrance by fall 2026

Metro Adds Stairway, Canopy at Judiciary Square

Metro's installing a new stairway and canopy at Judiciary Square Station's north entrance on F Street between 4th and 5th Streets NW. The project started in January 2023 and is part of the agency's larger Canopy Installation Project, which'll add nine canopies and three stairways across the system. The new stairway's scheduled to open in fall 2026, with canopy construction beginning immediately after.

System-Wide Infrastructure Investment

The Judiciary Square work represents one component of Metro's broader infrastructure improvement initiative. The Canopy Installation Project addresses station entrance improvements across multiple locations, officials said. The investment demonstrates the agency's commitment to maintaining its system in a state of good repair while enhancing passenger amenities. Metro officials said the improvements will provide better weather protection and improved access at key station entrances throughout the network.

Construction Details and Timeline

The project's been underway since January 2023, with the new stairway scheduled to open in fall 2026. Canopy construction will begin after the stairway opens, also in fall 2026, though officials haven't provided a specific completion date for the canopy installation. The station entrance will remain open to passengers throughout construction, and the existing escalators will continue operating while the new infrastructure's being installed. Officials said the work's designed to minimize disruption to daily commuters.

Phased Implementation Approach

Metro's using a phased approach that prioritizes maintaining service access during construction. The stairway installation comes first, scheduled for completion in fall 2026, followed immediately by canopy construction beginning that same season. Officials said the sequencing allows the agency to keep the entrance operational while adding the new infrastructure. The timeline reflects Metro's strategy of balancing construction progress with rider convenience.

Rider Access and Information

The north entrance at F Street between 4th and 5th Streets NW will remain accessible throughout the construction period, with escalators continuing normal operation. Riders can track project updates through MetroAlerts and the MetroPulse mobile app, officials said. Moovit provides real-time service information for Metro's rail system, including station access details and alternative routing options during construction projects.