Passengers at the Dulles airport parking garage 1 will be walking to the terminal for the last time for a while on Sunday. The underground walkway will be shut down on Monday at 7 a.m. to make way for the Metro Silver Line extension.
Signage within the garage and the terminal will direct passengers to increased shuttle bus service for travelers parking in the garage.
“The expansion of the Silver Line Metrorail to Dulles International will play a significant role in the airport’s future,” said Jack Potter, president and chief executive officer for MWAA. “This temporary tunnel closure ultimately will result in a much more accessible airport and an enhanced experience for passengers.”
The work on the station connector, which is expected to last up to 24 months, includes multiple utility and communication line installations and reconfigurations, shortening the existing moving walkways to accommodate the new rail station, and adjusting the walkway grade to match the station's mezzanine level.
The walkway is expected to reopen for use after the construction is complete. The future Silver Line station will connect the underground walkway to the main terminal.
