Metro increases service, offers fare-free rides for July 4 D.C. Road Closures and Site Closures for July 4 NPS said the following closures would be in place for the Fourth of July celebration. Starting at 4 a.m. on July 4 and until approximately 12 a.m. (midnight) on July 5: Ringing in the Fourth of July in D.C. is a lot more fun once you’re at your destination, and if it’s the National Mall, driving there will be nearly impossible. News4’s Walter Morris has what you need to know if your plans include heading to the National Mall to see the Fourth of July fireworks. Metro news and service information for the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Metro will be free from 5 PM until the system closes at midnight. You can also park for free at Metro-owned garages and lots all day. Throughout the afternoon, Metro will be running rush hour service to accommodate crowds. Advisory Effective: 7/1/20 - 7/5/20 During the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, July 3 through Sunday July 5, Metrorail will operate on a Covid-19 weekend schedule, with additional service on Saturday, July 4, to accommodate the potential increase in riders for the Salute to America fireworks display. The fare-free trips on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess will start at 5 p.m. and go until close, according to a news release from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Meanwhile, Metro will increase service to rush hour levels on all trains in the afternoon to help people get to their Independence Day celebrations. Metro is increasing service and offering free evening rides on trains and buses for Independence Day celebrations in D.C. Metrorail service will be at rush-hour levels on the afternoon of July WASHINGTON — The D.C. Metro system will be offering free service to and from Fourth of July festivities on Tuesday for a stress and fare-free holiday. Beginning at 5 p.m. until the system closes The Brief Beyoncé brings her Cowboy Carter tour to Northwest Stadium in D.C. on Friday, July 4. Metro rides are free after 5 p.m., and Metrorail runs until 2 a.m. under new systemwide hours The WMATA is rolling out “Celebrate America with Metro” on July 4, celebrating Independence Day by offering free Metrorail rides after 5 p.m. The Metro will run frequently from 7 a.m. to midnight on July 4, with free fares from 5 p.m. to midnight (so no need for your SmarTrip cards!). Metro is warning riders about crowds and delays for anyone planning to watch the Fourth of July fireworks show on the National Mall. ”Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go.” To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes. Per WMATA: During the afternoon, Metro is also ramping up service to rush hour levels on rail to Metro news and service information for the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Metro news and service information for the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Enjoy fare-free Metro rides on July 4 starting at 5 p.m. Get to the fireworks with ease! Celebrate America with Metro: Frequent all-day service and free rides after 5 p.m. on July 4 This July 4, let Metro get you to and from Independence Day festivities stress and fare-free. Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess will be fare-free on Tuesday, July 4 from 5 p.m. until the system closes, with frequent service to the National Mall and other celebrations across the region. Streets around the Capitol, National Mall, and key parade routes will be closed from July 1–5, with most closures active July 4. The National Independence Day Parade, fireworks, and "A Capitol Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, whether you take Metrorail, Metrobus, or MetroAccess, you won't pay a dime to ride from 5 p.m. until the system closes. During the afternoon, you'll also see us ramp up service to rush hour service levels on Metrorail to get tens of thousands of you to events safely and reliably across the region. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — To celebrate America’s birthday, Metro will be ramping up its services and will be offering riders fare-free trips on the evening of July 4. Starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, riders will be able to take Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess for free in celebration of Independence Day. In addition, Metrorail []
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