9th Street Tunnel Closure and Repair
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Source: FOX 5 DC
A Metro bus caught fire inside the 9th Street tunnel in Northwest, Washington, D.C., causing the tunnel to remain closed for repairs. Crews are working to restore lighting and repair damage to the concrete. The closure has caused traffic delays and WMATA has pulled 32 hybrid diesel buses for inspection after the fire.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Cement, Road, Mass Transit
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- FOX 5 DC
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Original status | under repair |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A Metro bus caught fire inside the 9th Street tunnel in Northwest, Washington, D.C., causing the tunnel to remain closed for repairs. Crews are working to restore lighting and repair damage to the concrete. The closure has caused traffic delays and WMATA has pulled 32 hybrid diesel buses for inspection after the fire. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | District of Columbia |
City | Washington |
Source
Source | FOX 5 DC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Cement, Road, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2026-04-26 |
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