Washington, D.C.’s Metro rail system will be closed Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
All Metrorail service will be suspended Wed., March 16, for emergency inspections: https://t.co/OPr8Ia6Vgt #wmata pic.twitter.com/YEXPL1cm2s
— Metro (@wmata) March 15, 2016
You guessed it — there’s been reaction from local politicians.
Metro shut down is a gut punch to commuters. OPM should grant unscheduled leave or telework. https://t.co/CXfspCh4Pu
— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) March 15, 2016