New Carrollton Station Access Limited Through 2026
New Carrollton station faces parking, traffic, pedestrian limits through December 2026
New Carrollton Station Faces Access Limits
Riders using New Carrollton station will encounter parking restrictions, traffic changes and pedestrian access limitations through December 2026 due to ongoing construction, Metro officials said. The impacts stem from joint development work transforming the station into a mixed-use hub and Purple Line construction by Maryland's transit agency. Officials haven't specified which pedestrian routes are most affected or provided detailed traffic pattern maps.
Context & Background
Metro is converting New Carrollton into a multi-modal development with entertainment, residential, retail and commercial office space, transit officials said. The plan creates an urbanized town center connected to Metro, Amtrak, MARC, Greyhound and the future Purple Line. The construction advisory has been in effect since July 1, 2019, and runs through December 31, 2026. Officials said the project aims to create one of the region's largest transit hubs, though specific completion milestones for individual components weren't detailed.
Key Details
The P2 Parking Garage reopened Monday, September 8, 2025, giving riders access to both station garages with a combined 3,593 parking spaces. However, customers may experience delays and congestion when exiting due to ongoing construction within the garage. The P1 Garage can be accessed via Garden City and Corporate Drive with two exit points. Purple Line construction closed a portion of the Park & Ride Lot along Ellin Road beginning the week of September 9, 2024, though officials didn't specify how many spaces were lost.
Timeline & Implementation
The Kiss & Ride Lot along Ellin Road closed Sunday, October 27, 2024, for approximately one year. Several bus bays also closed that same day for about one year, with temporary bus stop relocations now in place. Amtrak is upgrading the existing platform and building a new platform to track 1, though officials didn't provide a completion date for the rail improvements. All construction impacts are expected to continue through December 31, 2026.
Rider Impact & Moovit
Riders should plan extra travel time for parking and allow additional time to navigate construction zones when accessing the station. Officials said temporary bus stop relocations are clearly marked, though specific new bus bay locations weren't detailed in available information. Moovit provides real-time updates for New Carrollton station, including current parking availability and bus stop locations affected by construction.
