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Mark your calendars for these metro closures in Northern Virginia

The Blue and Yellow lines will be impacted by various closures throughout the spring. Plan your travel accordingly, as the National Airport stop will be impacted.

February 9, 2026 • 
Ava Wojnowski
The Potomac Yard metro station in Alexandria.

Know before you go — upcoming metro closures. | Photo via Flickr

Planning to go to Reagan National Airport via metro soon? Some upcoming metro closures may impact your travel.

Beginning Saturday, Feb. 14, the Crystal Station will be closed for various weekends through June.

Expect closures from Pentagon City to Reagan Airport these weekends:

  • Feb. 14-16 (three-day closure)
  • Feb. 21-22
  • Feb. 28-March 1
  • March 7-8
  • May 9-10
  • May 16-17
  • May 30-31
  • June 6-7
  • June 13-14
  • June 19-21 (three-day closure)

Free shuttle buses will be available between the Pentagon City station and the airport.

The National Airport and Potomac Yard stations will be closed March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17. The free shuttle service will extend to Braddock Road.

Make sure you’re subscribed to NOVAtoday — we’ll keep you updated throughout the construction process.

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