Metro Stations in D.C. to Close for Construction

In Athens, the Korydallos and Maniatika metro stations on Line 3 will close at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday due to police orders related to protests marking the anniversary of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas's death, with trains passing through without stopping until further notice. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is set to close several stations on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines for construction from December 20 to December 30. The construction aims to improve tracks and signaling, and free shuttle buses will be provided to replace train services during this period. The closure dates were strategically chosen to coincide with the lower ridership during the holiday season to minimize customer impact. Affected stations include Farragut West, McPherson Square, and the lower level at Metro Center, among others, with specific closures designated for different phases of the project. Similar closures were previously implemented on the Red Line last year, which sparked concerns among local businesses dependent on holiday traffic.