Metro is closing the Dupont Circle South entrance (at 19th Street NW) to replace all three escalators leading into and out of the station this Wednesday, February 1, 2012. While the work is taking place, customers are advised to use:

• Dupont Circle Q Street entrance, located one block north of Dupont Circle
• Farragut North L Street entrance, located at the corner of L Street NW & Connecticut Avenue NW

The escalator replacement will take about 8½ months. To read more about this project, including FAQs and a walking map, visit wmata.com/dupont.

We know that this closure may impact you and others in your organization. Please forward this information along to others who may be affected in your organization so that they may plan appropriately. Updated information will continue to be posted on the Dupont Circle South Entrance Closure webpage (wmata.com/dupont).

Metro is advancing a six-year, $5 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that is focused on safety and bringing the Metro system into a state of good repair. In FY2012, the CIP includes projects to replace escalators; retrofit track; replace critical track circuitry and equipment along the right of way; rehabilitate third-rail power systems, running rail and track pads; modernize 12 stations; replace 100 Metrobuses and the rehabilitate 100 more; renovate three bus garages; and install 30 new track turnouts.