The Purple Line project is many years behind schedule, but the downtown Bethesda station for the future light rail line to New Carrollton is beginning to round into shape. Looking into the tunnel opening from Bethesda Row, one can see the passenger platform above the track beds. Also visible are the stairs and escalator access to the future station. Ventilation equipment has been installed, according to the project team.
According to Ray Biggs, II, Purple Line Senior Project Director for the Maryland Transit Administration, the project is now more than 74% complete. 35% of track installation is finished. Several miles of sidewalks have been installed. And 20 of 21 future stations are under construction, with 12 station canopies installed.
3 comments:
Robert: How would they extend this to Westbard if they wanted to?
The multi-billion dollar boondoggle that the tax payers can't afford and that no one, relative to never-ending costs, will ever ride.
But ... hope it gets finished and is not left to languish as only partially completed ...
Post a Comment