Purple Line-Related Utility Work to Begin in April in Downtown Bethesda; Washington Gas Must Replace a Gas Line Before Construction of the Bethesda Metro Station South Entrance

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will begin a project on April 11 on behalf of Montgomery County to relocate utilities in preparation for construction of a new, ADA accessible Bethesda Metrorail Station South Entrance located at the intersection of Elm Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The Bethesda Metrorail Station South Entrance will eventually connect to MTA’s Purple Line Bethesda station. Funded by the County, and ultimately owned and operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, these utility relocations represent the first stage of about a six year coordinated construction effort. Read more.