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Metro to Close Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery Stations to Prevent Cherry Blossom Travel

March 19, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Metro Cherry Blossoms
Credit: WMATA photograph by Larry Levine

March 19, 2020

The following is a press release from Metro:

Metro today announced the closures of Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery stations, effective 5 p.m. today, to discourage the use of Metrorail for recreational visits to view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin. Metro is open for ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY to maintain regional mobility for hospital staff, government officials, and emergency responders. The two stations will remain closed until further notice.

To view this press release, click here.

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