Crystal City/Pentagon City/Potomac Yard Transportation Update

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Crystal City/Pentagon City/Potomac Yard Transportation Update

January 28, 2026


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It's a Snow News Week

While we dig ourselves out of the snow, here are some important sources to stay informed.

Snow Plow - Jan 2026

How Should Arlington County Balance its Budget?

Arlington County faces a difficult decision-making process as it looks to balance spending with revenue for the 2027 fiscal year (FY), which starts July 1, 2026.

 

To help us better understand the needs of the community and to inform the County Manager as he develops his proposed budget, we're asking you to share your feedback on potential ways to save money and increase revenue

 

Give your feedback online by January 30.

budget feedback

Project Status Roundup

There are several Arlington County capital construction projects in the area, and all three have been on pause this week with the snow, ice, and below freezing temperatures.

 

We figured this is a good time to brush up on the latest progress and what to expect after the world warms up.

Clark-Bell Street - January 2026

15th Street South/South Clark-Bell Street Realignment Project

What you See

  • Two westbound lanes and the north sidewalk on 15th Street are closed in the project area
  • 14th Street South/South Clark Street are northbound only

What's in Progress

Right now crews are working on underground utility work, and are building the foundations for the connection of South Clark Street and South Bell Street at 15th Street South. 

 

As the project progresses, crews will continue the extension of South Clark Street, build a shared use path along South Clark-Bell Street between 12th Street and 18th Street, install signals at the new intersection at 15th Street South, and add pedestrian and bike upgrades. The project is expected to be done in late 2026.

Visit the project page.

Crystal City East Entrance - January 2026

Crystal City East Entrance

What you See

  • The sidewalk and adjacent lanes at the northwest corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street South are closed

What's in Progress

Crews are working on the underground mezzanine and stairways of the Crystal City Metro Station east entrance. When crews work at the platform level of the station, rail service will close for 10 weekends starting on February 14. Shuttles will replace trains

 

TETPC - January 2026

Transitway Extension to Pentagon City

What you See

  •  Travel lanes on 12th Street South are closed between South Fern Street and South Eads Street
  • Crews are performing upgrades at the curb ramps at each end of the closure

What's in Progress

Crews have finished underground utility work and are now working on the concrete foundations for infrastructure on the two-way bus lane as part of the extension of the Transitway to Pentagon City.


Rail Closures at Crystal City Metro

Extended Blue Yellow Line Closures

Rail service at Crystal City Metro station will close for 10 weekends starting on February 14 through June 2026 in service of the Crystal City East Entrance construction project. Service will resume during the week.

 

Additional rail work by WMATA will also close rail service at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro and Potomac Yard Metro stations for three weekends.

 

Shuttles will replace trains during rail closures.