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5 busy Metro Red Line stations to close this summer due to Purple Line construction
Five busy Metrorail stations will close this summer due to construction of the Purple Line light rail, which is almost ready to be tied into the Metro system. From June 1 through June 29, the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations all will be closed. Then from June 30 to Aug. 31, the work zone shrinks a…
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Metro to shut down 5 Red Line stations this summer
A major shutdown on the Red Line is coming this summer, affecting five busy stations in Montgomery County. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports the closures are due to Purple Line work that crosses the path of the Metro tracks.
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Purple Line delayed until 2027, needs another $425M
Originally planned to be up and running by 2022 the Purple Line light rail is now delayed until 2027 and needs hundreds of millions of dollars more. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss shares harsh criticism from the Montgomery County executive.
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Grants offered to businesses affected by Purple Line construction
Small businesses impacted by the construction of the Purple Line can apply for grants from Montgomery County to help keep them afloat. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Prince George's Co. Offers Grants for Businesses Affected By Purple Line Construction
Construction for the Purple Line light rail project is now leading to fewer customers for businesses along that corridor. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports on what the county is doing to help.
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What Bethesda Residents Can Expect From the Purple Line
Crews started blasting away at the Purple Line again on Tuesday. Here’s what neighbors can expect when it comes to noise and the timeline for construction. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Purple Line Construction Will Cause Blasting Noise in Bethesda
Purple Line construction started back up on Tuesday in Bethesda, Maryland — and it’s expected to get loud. Crews began blasting rock to create the connection between the Purple Line and the Red Line at the Bethesda Metro station. “We need to connect from up here on Wisconsin Avenue, all the way down to the Metro red line,” said Matthew…
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Blasting Noises Expected in Bethesda Due to Purple Line Construction
Bethesda residents will hear the sounds of construction Tuesday as crews continue to work on the Purple Line. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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Purple Line Construction Puts Businesses in a Bind: News4 Rundown
Construction for the Purple Line light-rail project is putting a strain on local businesses. This and other stories in The News4 Rundown.
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‘Nobody's Coming In': Purple Line Construction Hurting Some Maryland Businesses
Construction for the Purple Line Light-rail project, which stretches across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, is hurting some businesses in the area, their owners and managers say. Many businesses in the area of University Boulevard and Riggs Road in Langley Park say they’re getting fewer customers because of the construction traffic and because it’s much harder now for people...
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Purple Line Construction Hurting Some Maryland Businesses
One business owner said his profits have dropped so much that he will likely relocate. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Purple Line Work to Impact Traffic in Chevy Chase
A new pedestrian bridge going up next to the Purple Line will cause overnight closures on Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. News4’s Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports.