The wait is almost over for the new Silver Line, which will provide metro access to McLean, Tysons Corner and Reston. The new metro line has reached 99% completion and only testing and finishing touches stand in the way of its opening. Merging with the existing Orange Line tracks between East and West Falls Church stations, the silver line will add 5 new stations:
- McLean Station
- Tysons Corner Station
- Greensboro Station
- Spring Hill Station
- Wiehle-Reston East Station
Where: Route 123 at Scotts Crossing Road/Colshire Drive
Facilities: Pedestrian Bridge, Bus drop-off/pick-up, Kiss & Ride, Bicycle racks & lockers
Where: Route 123 at Tysons Boulevard
Facilities: Pedestrian Bridge, Bus drop-off/pick-up, Bicycle racks & lockers
Where: On Route 7, northwest of Route 123
Facilities: Pedestrian Bridge, Bicycle racks & lockers
Where: Route 7 at Spring Hill Road
Facilities: Pedestrian Bridge, Bus drop-off/pick-up, Kiss & Ride, Bicycle racks & lockers
Where: West of Wiehle Avenue in the median of the Dulles Airport Access Highway/Dulles Toll Road
Facilities: Pedestrian Bridge, Bus drop-off/pick-up, Kiss & Ride, Parking, Bicycle racks & lockers
Estimated travel times can be found at PlanItMetro and the estimated cost from Wiehle-Reston East Station to downtown is $5.75.
For more information on the Silver Line, please visit WMATA’s website
