Metro Upgrades Judiciary Square with New Access

Metro builds new stairway and canopy at Judiciary Square Station's F Street entrance

Metro Adds Stairway, Canopy at Judiciary Square

Metro's building a new stairway and canopy at Judiciary Square Station's north entrance at 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 initiative addresses infrastructure needs at multiple station entrances throughout the Washington region. Metro's capital improvement program focuses on upgrading aging facilities while ensuring continued service reliability. The agency prioritizes projects that enhance passenger comfort and protect station access points from weather exposure.

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, officials confirmed. Canopy construction will begin after the stairway opens, also in fall 2026. The work's designed to minimize disruption to daily commuters while improving station infrastructure.

Project Completion Schedule

The stairway installation represents the first phase of work at the Judiciary Square north entrance, with the canopy following in the project's second phase. Officials said the phased approach allows the agency to maintain station access throughout construction. Metro didn't provide a specific completion date for the canopy installation beyond noting it'll begin in fall 2026.

Rider Information and Updates

Riders using Judiciary Square Station can expect continued access to the north entrance throughout the construction period, with escalator service maintained during the work. The project affects one of three entrances serving the Red Line station in downtown Washington. Moovit provides real-time updates for Metro routes and station information to help riders plan trips during construction projects.