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 Transitway Extension Schedule
Monday 7/7 – 7/9: Wet utility work at 12th Street S & S Elm Street (Arlington County)
- The contractor will install a new fire hydrant at the corner of 12th Street S and S Elm Street. This work will take place entirely within the existing construction fence. No changes to the current construction fence layout are expected at this time. Once installation is complete, the fence will be restored to its original alignment.
Wednesday 7/9 – 7/18: Dry utility work at 12th Street S & S Fern Street (Arlington County)
- Dry utility installation (communications and electrical) will continue at the intersection of 12th Street S and S Fern Street. Work will occur at the northwest and southwest corners, as well as along 12th Street S.
Monday 7/7 – 7/18: Pen-Place Fence installation (Clark/Long Fence)
Monday 7/7 – 7/18: Sidewalk Improvements from S Elm Street to S Eads Street (JBG/Muller)
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.