Be in the Know About Ongoing Construction and Traffic Alerts for National Landing
Construction is ongoing throughout National Landing. Please contact info@nationallanding.org to share pertinent information with the community or ask questions about particular projects.
12th Street South Closure
Construction on 12th Street South as part of the Transitway Extension to Pentagon City will take place from March 2025 through roughly mid 2026.
During construction, 12th Street South between South Fern Street and South Eads Street will be closed to vehicles, but sidewalk and garage access to businesses and residences will remain open.
March Schedule
March 24 - 26: Surveying activities on 12th street from South Eads to South Fern St.
March 25 - 28: Street parking will be removed
March 26 - 28: Erosion and sedimentation control coordination
March 26 - 28: Maintenance of traffic (MOT) signage installation
For more information visit Arlington County's Transitway Extension Webpage.
Overnight Water Main Repair at 558 23rd St S
County crews will repair a water main located at 558 23rd Street South starting Tuesday, March 18, through Wednesday, March 19. Work hours will be from 11 p.m.-7 a.m., weather permitting. 23rd Street South will be closed to traffic between South Fern Street and South Eads Street while the repairs are in progress.
Water service will be temporarily unavailable to businesses within the work area starting at 11 p.m. through 5 a.m. Please do not attempt to use water during the time frame of the water shutoff. There may be air pockets that cause stuttering on the pipes when first using faucets after water service is restored. If there is discoloration, run cold water for about 5 minutes until it is clear to prevent potential discolored water from entering hot water tanks.
Business owners, staff and patrons can expect inconveniences such as traffic impacts, interruptions in water service, dust and noise. We will make every effort to minimize these inconveniences and greatly appreciate your understanding during this process.
If you have any questions, please call our Water and Sewer Control Center at 703-228-6555 (24/7).
Crystal City Metro East Entrance
Through construction, the sidewalk and travel lanes closest to the project site are closed around the clock.
- Two northbound lanes are open on Crystal Drive and one southbound lane is shared between vehicle and bike traffic
- On 18th Street South, bike and vehicle traffic will share one lane in each direction
- Lane closures and pedestrian detours are marked with signs
What to Expect During Construction
Traffic patterns will change in similar ways throughout the duration of construction. As the project continues, and construction progresses to the interior of the Metro station, future impacts will include Metrorail closures at Crystal City Metro for variable durations. This is to keep passengers and crews safe while they excavate and build the mezzanine and escalators from the east entrance on the street down to the platforms below ground.
Follow along with project updates on the project page here.
Crystal City Metro Escalators
August 5 Update: On August 5, 2024, Metro will begin a major capital project replacing six escalators at Crystal City. The project will replace three entrance escalators and three intermediate escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable. The escalators are being installed as part of an ongoing effort to replace over 139 escalators across the Metrorail system by 2028.
How will this work affect my trip?
- The escalators will be replaced in pairs, one entrance-level escalator and one intermediate-level escalator at a time. While these escalators are under construction, the remaining two escalators at each level will be operational with one escalator going up and the other one going down.
- The station entrances and elevators will remain open throughout construction.
How long will the project take?
All six escalators will be replaced by early September 2025.
How can I stay informed about the project?
Additional information can be found on Metro’s Escalator Replacement webpage.