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 Construction
Important Construction Notice: Upcoming Day & Night Work on 12th Street S
What to Expect:
Excavation is beginning immediately along 12th Street S as contractors install underground utilities.
Key Activities (Next Two Weeks):
- April 28 – May 2: Installation of dry utilities on 12th Street S
- Starting May 5 through June: Nighttime construction begins
Nighttime Work Alert
- Dates: Starting the week of May 2 through end of June
- Hours: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Nightly)
- Location: Intersection of S. Fern St. & 12th Street S
- Activity: Installation of new stormwater infrastructure
- Traffic Note: S. Fern Street will remain open, but expect increased construction activity overnight.
Crystal Drive & South Clark Street
Contractor crews will mill and pave travel lanes and parking areas on Crystal Drive (between 18th St S and 26th St S) and South Clark Street (between 2101 Richmond Hwy and 23rd St S) from Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9, with a possible extension to Monday, May 12, weather permitting. Work will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Expect staggered lane closures in both directions and temporary "No Parking" signs posted at least 48 hours in advance.
There will be a full crosswalk closure at Crystal Drive & 23rd St S to replace brick with asphalt. Partial crosswalk closures will also occur at:
- Crystal Drive & 20th St S (use 18th St S as an alternate)
- South Clark St & 23rd St S
Please anticipate traffic delays, parking restrictions, dust, and noise, and follow all posted signs and flagger directions.
For questions, call 703-228-5000.
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.