Metro Suspends Red Line Service for 2 Months Between Bethesda and Friendship Heights
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Updated · Montgomery Community Media · Jun 10
Metro Suspends Red Line Service for 2 Months Between Bethesda and Friendship Heights
3 articles · Updated · Montgomery Community Media · Jun 10
Summary
July 6 to Sept. 6, Metro will halt Red Line trains between Bethesda and Friendship Heights, creating a two-month disruption along Rockville Pike.
County Executive Marc Elrich urged commuters to prepare for the closure, calling it a significant interruption to summer travel in Montgomery County.
At the same briefing, county officials said World Cup events will bring heightened police vigilance and possible sobriety checkpoints, but no increase in officer staffing.
Officials also used the update to promote a June 17 elder abuse awareness event and unveil a Ride On bus marking Montgomery County’s 250th anniversary.