National Airport Station Closed: Major Metro and Road Delays This Saturday, March 7

Significant Metrorail Disruptions on Blue and Yellow Lines

Commuters and travelers heading to or from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this Saturday, March 7, 2026, should prepare for major service interruptions. As part of the ongoing Crystal City second entrance construction project, Metro has announced the full closure of three key stations: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Crystal City, and Potomac Yard. Blue and Yellow line trains will not serve these stations throughout the day.

To accommodate passengers, free shuttle buses are operating between Braddock Road and Pentagon City. Metro officials advise travelers to allow at least 30 to 45 minutes of additional travel time if they are catching a flight or moving through the Alexandria-Arlington corridor. Yellow Line trains are currently running every 12 minutes between Huntington and Braddock Road, and between Pentagon City and Greenbelt. Similarly, Blue Line trains are operating every 12 minutes between Franconia-Springfield and Braddock Road, and between Pentagon City and Downtown Largo.

Red Line Single-Tracking and Maintenance

The Red Line is also experiencing delays this Saturday due to planned maintenance related to the Purple Line Project. Trains are single-tracking between the Medical Center and Friendship Heights stations. While service remains active, riders can expect trains to run every 8 minutes between Van Ness and Glenmont, and every 15 minutes between Van Ness and Shady Grove. Normal service is reported on the Green, Orange, and Silver lines, though riders should always check for real-time station-specific updates before departure.

Major Roadworks and Traffic Advisories

On the roads, several District Department of Transportation (DDOT) projects are causing localized delays and lane shifts. Key areas to watch include:

• Benning Road NE: Expect intermittent lane closures and shifted traffic patterns near the Benning Road Bridges due to advance utility relocation work.
• Pennsylvania Avenue SE: Roadway restoration projects continue between 27th Street SE and Alabama Avenue SE, which may slow traffic during daytime hours.
• Georgia Avenue NW: Construction between Girard Street NW and Howard Place NW is reducing lane capacity, impacting those traveling through the Howard University area.
• Connecticut Avenue NW: Long-term deckover work continues between Q Street and Dupont Circle. Service lanes remain closed, and motorists should be alert for increased pedestrian activity and narrowed driving lanes.

Weekend Events Affecting Local Traffic

Drivers should also be mindful of increased neighborhood congestion due to local events. The annual "Rooting DC" gardener’s forum is taking place at Eastern Senior High School on East Capitol Street NE until 4:00 p.m., which will likely increase parking pressure and pedestrian traffic in the Capitol Hill East area. Additionally, Holi festival celebrations near the National Mall and at various cultural centers are expected to draw crowds throughout the afternoon, potentially slowing traffic on Constitution and Independence Avenues.