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Fall 2024 Progress Update

Check out construction highlights from across the alignment following a busy summer of progress.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration today announced the fall 2024 Purple Line Community Advisory Team (CAT) meetings will be held from October 1 to 29.

Our September newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Total Automotive, an interview with the Purple Line interns, and more. 

Summer 2024 Progress at the University of Maryland

Purple Line crews installed embedded track, reopened Campus Drive, completed a new bike lane and more.

Welcome Back University of Maryland Community! 

After a successful summer of construction, you will notice some changes on campus, including embedded track, new sidewalks and a bike path. While Purple Line trains are not yet operational, keep safety in mind when riding near tracks. See our Ride Safe fact sheet for more information.

Our August newsletter includes construction updates, Beyond the Rails Community Grant Awardees and more. 

This month, the Purple Line celebrated another major milestone, officially welcoming the first light rail vehicle (LRV) to Maryland.

The Maryland Transit Administration and the Purple Line project team today celebrated the arrival of the first Purple Line light rail vehicle.

Maryland's Purple Line Reaches Major Milestone as LRVs Arrive

On July 11, the Purple Line team, along with local elected officials and business leaders, welcomed the first Purple Line light rail vehicles to Maryland. Click here to read the press release.

Summer 2024 Detours

• 67th Avenue at Riverdale Road Intersection Closure July 2024
• Baltimore-Washington Parkway Exit and Entry Ramp Detours July 2024
• Spring Street Bridge Detour June 2024
• Rivertech Court Detour June 2024
• Dale Drive and Wayne Ave. Detour 2024

Vehicular Detours

• Long-Term Closure of Arliss Street
• Long-Term Closure of Ellin Road
• Long-Term Closure of Bonifant West

Pedestrian Detours

• Long-Term Wisconsin Avenue
• Long-Term Georgetown Branch Trail
• Long-Term MARC Access
• Long-Term Sligo Creek Trail