U.S. Reps. Wexler, Beyer and Connolly expressed concerns about the project’s repeated setbacks.
The project seemed to reach a milestone when the airports authority declared it had finished a rail yard in December. But last week, Metro officials said three “no-go” issues continue to stand in the way of the transit agency taking possession of the line.
Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld said last week at a Metro board meeting that the latest issues will push back a possible opening until at least July.The House members cited his update in urging MWAA to address the incomplete tasks in a “timely manner.” The lawmakers noted some of the issues “have been known about for months.
The extension has long been viewed as an economic boon for Northern Virginia, attracting tech companies and other businesses to build offices along the line. “Phase 2 of the Silver Line presents a major opportunity for the continued growth and development of our region, and we look forward to the swift completion of a system that is safe, reliable, and built to last,” the House members wrote.The letter was sent to John E. Potter, MWAA’s president and chief executive, and MWAA board Chairman William Sudow. MWAA spokeswoman Marcia McAllister said Tuesday that contractors have been working on a daily basis with Metro to ensure the issues are resolved.
“We were glad to see the letter because it emphasizes what we’ve been doing all along,” she said. “We are confident that we will continue to work positively with [Metro].”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
College Enrollment Is Down, But Experts Say There Could Be Silver LiningAcross the country, college enrollment is way down -- a sign, experts say, indicating the changes students are making when planning their futures.
Read more »
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD breaks below $25.50 amid a strong greenbackSilver Price Forecast: XAG/USD breaks below $25.50 amid a strong greenback By christianborjon Silver XAGUSD Macroeconomics Technical Analysis Sentiment
Read more »
'Silver Mirror Facial Bar to bring world-class skincare to Navy Yard this summer'1355 3rd Street, SE From a press release: 'Silver Mirror Facial Bar is bringing glowing skin to Navy Yard with the launch of its second D.C. location this
Read more »
Silver Price Forecast: Weekly support tests XAG/USD bears around $25.50Silver Price Forecast: Weekly support tests XAG/USD bears around $25.50 By anilpanchal7 Silver Technical Analysis Commodities Candlesticks ChartPatterns
Read more »
Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD dips briefly under $24.00 before recovering back above $24.50 in volatile tradeIt’s been a volatile session for spot silver (XAG/USD), with prices now back to just above $24.50 having at one point been below the key $24.00 level
Read more »
Madonna's Lookalike Daughter Lourdes Leon Slays in Daring Silver Gown With Thigh-High Slit at Oscars After-PartyMadonna's daughter, Loudes, looked stunning in her gray thigh-high slit gown last night.
Read more »