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Parts of Sligo Creek Parkway close due to Purple Line construction
Starting Sept. 16, a portion of Sligo Creek Parkway will temporarily close in Silver Spring, Maryland due to crews laying down tracks for the Purple Line. The parkway will be closed from Schuyler Road to Wayne Avenue. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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First look: Maryland Department of Transportation unveils first Purple Line light rail vehicle
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) unveiled the first Purple Line light rail vehicle on Thursday, giving a glimpse of what commuters’ rides could be like when the long-awaited line opens between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. But commuters shouldn’t hold their breath. Passengers aren’t expected to be riding the Purple Line until winter 2027 at the earliest. According...
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See It: Maryland's Purple Line reveals what its light rail vehicles look like
Welcome aboard the Purple Line! Officials revealed the light rail vehicle set to be used on Maryland’s long-planned transit project connecting Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. News4’s Joseph Olmo takes you inside.
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Progress made on construction of Purple Line stations
The Purple Line is without a doubt the region’s most notoriously delayed transportation project, but there is some progress to report as some of the actual stations for the rail line take shape. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss took a tour Monday.
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5 busy Metro Red Line stations to close this summer due to Purple Line construction
Five busy Metrorail stations will close this summer due to construction of the Purple Line light rail, which is almost ready to be tied into the Metro system. From June 1 through June 29, the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations all will be closed. Then from June 30 to Aug. 31, the work zone shrinks a…
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Metro to shut down 5 Red Line stations this summer
A major shutdown on the Red Line is coming this summer, affecting five busy stations in Montgomery County. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports the closures are due to Purple Line work that crosses the path of the Metro tracks.
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Purple Line delayed until 2027, needs another $425M
Originally planned to be up and running by 2022 the Purple Line light rail is now delayed until 2027 and needs hundreds of millions of dollars more. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss shares harsh criticism from the Montgomery County executive.
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Grants offered to businesses affected by Purple Line construction
Small businesses impacted by the construction of the Purple Line can apply for grants from Montgomery County to help keep them afloat. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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