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Glenmont Metro station reopens after ‘full-scale’ emergency drill

By Sandy Kozel

The Glenmont Metro station was closed from the morning hours until 2 p.m. Sunday due to an emergency drill. The full-scale emergency drill involved Metro Transit Police, Montgomery County and regional partners, including emergency response personnel from Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia. The station itself was shut down, but free shuttle buses operated between Wheaton and Glenmont until 2 p.m. Metrobus service to the station operated normally. The Glenmont Metro station was closed from the morning hours until 2 p.m. Sunday due to an emergency drill.

Weekend Road and Rail: Transform 66 changes, 295 improvements and a march in DC

By Mary DePompa
Another fantastic fall forecast is in store for this weekend, which means all elements will be conducive for any scheduled roadwork. The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project presses on with a few changes ahead. There are planned closures associated with the I-295/DC-295 Project this weekend along with a Women’s March in the District. SunFest may see volume and Metro continues the weekend maintenance work. Here’s what you need to know. Roadwork
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