Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Continues with Phase 2 of the Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has completed phase 1 of its bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville as part of its Bus Shelter Replacement Program and has started on phase 2.

The project is replacing existing bus shelters with modern, more comfortable shelters that provide better weather protection, improve durability and visibility and create a more comfortable experience for customers waiting for service.

Phase 2 of construction began on Monday, Feb. 16. A list of impacted stops for phase 2 can be found below. 

PHASE 2

Bus Route	Destination	Closed Stop	Temporary Stop
74: Shady Grove-Germantown Transit Center	Germantown	C	T1
76: Shady Grove-Poolesville	Poolesville	C	T1
43: Shady Grove-Traville-Fallsgrove Center	Traville	D	T2
60: Shady Grove-Montgomery Village	Montgomery Village	D	T2
64: Shady Grove-Montgomery Village	Montgomery Village	D	T2

During construction:

• Some bus bays at Shady Grove East will be temporarily closed in phases.
• Ride On, Metrobus, and other transit providers may operate from temporary or alternate bus bays.
• Temporary bus stops will be ADA-compliant but may not include shelters or benches while work is underway.
• Bus bay changes are scheduled to occur early Monday mornings (around 3 a.m.) to reduce impacts during the morning commute.

Clear signs will be posted throughout the station to direct riders to the correct boarding locations, and buses will continue to serve all routes.

Riders are encouraged to:

• Allow a few extra minutes for travel through the station.
• Follow posted signage and staff directions.
• Visit wmata.com for service updates.

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Release ID: 26-029
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282