Metro Upgrades Judiciary Square with New Access

Metro builds new stairway and canopy at Judiciary Square north entrance through 2026

Metro Adds Stairway, Canopy at Judiciary Square

Metro's building 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 install nine new canopies and three new stairways at various station entrances across the system. The new stairway's scheduled to open in fall 2026, with canopy construction beginning after that.

System-Wide Infrastructure Investment

The Canopy Installation Project represents Metro's ongoing commitment to maintaining its system in a state of good repair, transit officials said. The infrastructure investment addresses aging station entrances that've served riders for decades. Metro's capital improvement program prioritizes projects that enhance weather protection and accessibility at station entrances. Officials said the canopy installations will provide better shelter for riders entering and exiting stations during inclement weather.

Construction Details and Timeline

During construction, the station entrance will remain open to passengers, and escalators at the station will continue operating while the new stairway and canopy are being installed. The new stairway's scheduled to open in fall 2026, transit officials confirmed. Canopy construction will begin after the stairway opens, also in fall 2026. The work's designed to minimize disruption to daily commuters using Judiciary Square Station, though officials haven't specified an expected completion date for the canopy installation.

Phased Implementation Approach

Metro's phasing the project to keep the entrance operational throughout construction, officials said. The stairway installation comes first to provide an additional access point before canopy work begins. Officials haven't released details about how long canopy construction will take once it starts in fall 2026. The sequential approach allows Metro to maintain service while upgrading infrastructure at one of the system's busiest downtown stations.

Rider Information and Updates

The project affects riders using the north entrance at F Street between 4th and 5th Streets NW, though the entrance remains accessible throughout construction. Commuters using Judiciary Square Station should expect construction activity at the north entrance through at least fall 2026. Moovit provides real-time updates and service information for Metro riders navigating construction projects across the system.