Red Line Down Bus Lanes Spark Frustration | Annapolis News

Metro’s Red Line is still down between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, forcing temporary bus lanes on Rockville Pike and Wisconsin Avenue — but drivers are getting fined for parking or driving in them. Over 570 warnings and dozens of $60 tickets have been issued, with Metro Transit and Montgomery County police enforcing the rules from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. Construction is expected to finish by September 6, including upgrades at Bethesda station. But here’s the twist: these lanes might become permanent — the Maryland DOT is considering making the stretch between the Capital Beltway and Marinelli Road a permanent bus lane after gathering community feedback. For now, it’s a headache for drivers, but could be a long-term transit win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58a075e3352714a5