BREAKING: Metro official just said based on latest time estimates from airports authority, Silver Line Phase 2 opening would be fall next year.
But #wmata warns many uncertainties remain. Already-delayed opening keeps getting pushed back more - spring to summer to now fall.
But #wmata warns many uncertainties remain. Already-delayed opening keeps getting pushed back more - spring to summer to now fall.
Metro official says among the remaining issues concerning her the most- problems with track fasteners that hold rails in place & concerns over water seeping into platforms.
#wmata says it won't accept Silver Line Phase 2 from the airports authority until its concerns are resolved
#wmata says it won't accept Silver Line Phase 2 from the airports authority until its concerns are resolved
The budget proposed by Metro‘s general manager last week included money to open Silver Line Phase 2 in July of next year. With low pandemic ridership and a budget crunch there may not be tremendous pressure to open it by summer or even fall. #wmata
Metro board member Matt Letourneau is from Loudoun County, says he is very frustrated every time they have a briefing on Silver Line Phase 2 they hear about new problems and more things that could delay it. #wmata
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