LiveBlog
The Metro shutdown: March 16, 2016
Reports from WTOP's reporters on the shutdown and how people are coping.
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Fairfax Connector has added special buses to Pentagon http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdqL8duW4AEpxj8.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/16/2016 9:23:47 AM -
Should be a busy morning at the Silver Spring transit center next door. #WTOP #wmata http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdqMvvfXEAEO1sm.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 3/16/2016 9:27:12 AM -
Buses filling up quickly at the Silver Spring transit center as rail passengers switch over to bus. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdqTvG6UMAEIeFu.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 3/16/2016 9:57:47 AM -
Fairfax Connector adds emergency shuttle to Pentagon from Wiehle-Reston, Vienna, Springfld wtop.com/sprawl-crawl/2… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdqXb6VWwAAle9t.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/16/2016 10:13:58 AM -
Metro's shutdown is also impacting air travelers who are trying to get to and from Reagan National.@wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdqiS2pWoAEyoQJ.jpg
by Kathy Stewart via twitter 3/16/2016 11:01:21 AM -
Usual Metrorail commuters are taking the bus. Some will have to stand. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdqmNoyWwAAan7s.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/16/2016 11:18:32 AM -
Extra Metro buses getting people downtown from the Pentagon. Albert Monroe wd telework but word came late @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq0KV_UsAAeZme.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 12:34:37 PM -
Most people I talked with have to take at least 2 of these from Pentagon to downtown. AFTER slugging in @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq0blXUEAAvPjG.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 12:34:40 PM -
Heading downtown for @WTOP. How long from Pentagon to F St? You'll get a report once I get there http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq3ao_WoAEVHD2.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 12:35:00 PM -
Ten minutes later I'm in DC. Typical traffic on 395. Now to get downtown @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq5zUiUkAA5ofd.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 12:44:00 PM -
Rough day at sluglines! Horner Rd commuter lot no slugs for drivers. Metro shutdown: more drivers fewer slugs.@wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq50N8UsAEEtRN.jpg
by Kathy Stewart via twitter 3/16/2016 12:44:06 PM -
Will the hard part be parking? @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq6wqtW0AAB9Jo.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 12:48:10 PM -
In 20 min I got from Pentagon City to 14th and G AND got a street parking spot. But nearby garage already full @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq7kbIWIAAN1iR.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 12:51:43 PM -
Drivers waiting but are slug-less at Horner Rd commuter lot in Woodbridge. Metro closure more people driving. @wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdq-jRAXEAAREcu.jpg
by Kathy Stewart via twitter 3/16/2016 1:04:49 PM -
Busy day for cabbies at Union Station. They all got passengers today. More @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdrH5umW4AA1HSP.jpg
by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 1:45:37 PM -
Mechanics here at the Bike Rack on Q St NW report more cyclists on trails --but #weather or #Wmatashutdown ? Unclear http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdrPSpwWoAAO9GT.jpg
by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 2:17:54 PM -
Another lonely @bikeshare bike... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdrSVQkXEAEFWU4.jpg
by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 2:31:11 PM -
Lonely no more...@bikeshare gets a buddy..as color coordinated cab passes. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdrSqnUUUAABJVp.jpg
by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 2:32:39 PM -
by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 2:48:33 PM
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by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 2:50:24 PM
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by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 2:51:57 PM
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Va. Cong. @GerryConnolly on #WTOP at 11:04 a.m. on @wmata ’s decision to close. Listen Live on 103.5 FM or online: bit.ly/1zA3vzFby WTOP via twitter retweeted by KateRyanWTOP 3/16/2016 2:52:30 PM -
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I talked to one driver waiting to get out who said his fare had been in there for 15 minutes. Another blames Uber's surcharge being too highby John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 3:21:54 PM
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"At least 3x the time," to get around says one cabbie. "We are stuck in traffic" said another, "so we are not making that much."by John Domen via twitter 3/16/2016 3:22:38 PM
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Even at midday, the 31 is more crowded than normal. #MetroShutdown #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdribR3WAAEKv_R.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 3:41:37 PM -
Some 30 buses delayed from #DCtraffic congestion. This one is congested on the inside. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdrmKHTWIAE2RKj.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 3:57:50 PM -
Some still seem bewildered by #MetroShutdown . Fewer people at W.W. Plaza despite 70° temp. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdr4c0pWIAACtqp.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 5:18:10 PM -
Lone busker on soprano sax outside shuttered Metro makes for strange accompaniment. #MetroShutdown http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdr6DyGWoAEGJe3.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 5:24:48 PM -
EARLY delays for outbound rush from 9th Street Tunnel to Southwest Freeway. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdsc2n6WEAEMfPz.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 7:56:53 PM -
VDOT says AM inbound congestion on I-395 was significantly worse than usual. Other routes faired better.by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 7:57:40 PM
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D6: Due to traffic congestion at Foxhall Rd & Q St NW, buses are experiencing up to 30-min delays.by Metrobus Info via twitter retweeted by KateRyanWTOP 3/16/2016 8:01:22 PM -
What's up with DC's red light enforcement on #wmatashutdown day? Check here: twitter.com/SafeDC/status/…by Kate Ryan via twitter 3/16/2016 8:02:45 PM
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On SE/SW Freeway, #DCtraffic jammed to crash on NB DC-295 at Penn Ave. @WTOPtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdskDtHUUAA_-v5.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 8:28:21 PM -
Above average honking downtown on 15th Street so #DCtraffic decidedly worse today. #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdst6UbVIAA3MiY.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 9:11:22 PM -
On 17th Street at Farragut West @DDOTDC is directing a tidal wave of #DCtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cds0jGgWwAQfpux.jpg
by Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 9:40:20 PM -
Abnormal rush hour continues. Bad #DCtraffic downtown. Lighter beyond the Beltway, apart from crashes. #MetroShutdownby Dave Dildine via twitter 3/16/2016 9:56:07 PM
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Wiedefeld: #wmata will open at 5am - already ID'd repairs will be done but if last 20% of inspections find something that can't be fixed....by amaxsmith via twitter retweeted by KateRyanWTOP 3/16/2016 10:17:54 PM -
Wiedefeld: #wmata plans another update at 10pm with more firm plans for Thursdayby amaxsmith via twitter retweeted by KateRyanWTOP 3/16/2016 10:18:50 PM
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Good news for Metro riders this morning. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdvR4rvWwAE9in0.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/17/2016 9:07:52 AM -
Sluggers in Woodbridge say commute has been normal, though many say most coworkers telecommuted. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdvUAyAWAAEfvO7.jpg
by Dennis J. Foley via twitter 3/17/2016 9:17:02 AM -
Slugging or taking the bus the two popular options for commuters. #wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdvU537XEAENQ0k.jpg
by Dennis J. Foley via twitter 3/17/2016 9:20:54 AM -
Getting a load of Express papers, Ken Carkin says it's good to have Metro open again. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdvU6hFUEAAGGIZ.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/17/2016 9:21:04 AM -
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Normal commute, putting on makeup on Metro. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdvXz_NWoAANKLJ.jpg
by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/17/2016 9:33:45 AM -
Metro says worst damage found during inspection was in three areas, including here. #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdvi_iBW8AA2x5-.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 3/17/2016 10:22:38 AM -
Morning commuters at Vienna Metro (time-lapse)by Neal Augenstein via twitter 3/17/2016 10:39:48 AM
