BW Parkway lanes closing this weekend
Late night drivers on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway should watch out for lane closings this weekend. The Maryland State Highway Administration is working on two projects.
Airports authority endorses aboveground Dulles rail station
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reversed its decision to locate a Metro station at Dulles International Airport underground, bowing to pressure from its partners on the project to extend rail service to Loudoun County.
From the Dr. Gridlock blog
Metro to allow bottled water this weekend
Metro will allow water on its buses and trains and in stations as Washington copes with record-breaking heat.
Man unhurt after getting on rail tracks
Riders reported seeing a man on the tracks at Gallery Place mid-morning on Friday. He was rescued before a train came and was reportedly unhurt, Metro officials said.
Metro prepares for heat with extra staffing
Temperatures are soaring again today and Metro said it plans to have additional staff to check for heat kinks on tracks and to be ready for escalator outages.
Dr. Gridlock: Weekend and beyond
Friday is a good day to explore Mars. It’s air conditioned. At least, it’s that way during Mars Day at the Air and Space Museum. Otherwise, stay hydrated this weekend.
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