Intersection of North Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street, Arlington, VA 22203 View Map
Intersection of North Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street , Arlington, VA 22203
The project has finalized 35% design, and is preparing for the next phase of the design/build process.
This project will design and construct a full entrance at the west end of the Ballston-MU Metrorail Station. A second station entrance will improve access from the Glebe Road area and growing development in the western part of Ballston. The project will also improve egress in the event of an emergency incident requiring evacuation from the station and train platforms.
The new entrance will be located at the intersection of North Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street and will include two street-level elevators, stairs connecting to an underground passageway, and a new mezzanine with stairs and elevators to the train platform. The new entrance will have fare gates, fare vending machines, and a station manager kiosk. Additionally, street-level improvements will provide transit connections, allowing for greater accessibility for all of Arlington’s residents.
Arlington County is leading project design and construction in cooperation with WMATA and adjacent property owners. WMATA will own and operate the new west entrance as part of the Metrorail system.
The community will be kept informed as the design process moves forward.
WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) held a compact hearing on the proposed new entrance to the Ballston Metro Station on Tuesday, December 10, at 6:30 PM.
Public feedback was provided to Metro's Board of Directors in Spring 2025 as part of the final decision-making process.
A summary of public input from the hearing and engagement held in advance of the hearing is available below.
Fall 2024 Engagement Summary(PDF, 628KB)
In-person Attendance
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Event Details
This project is fully funded. Funding for the project includes state funds from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), regional funds from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), private developer contributions, and approved local funds.
Ballston West Entrance Mezzanine and Street Level Design
Station Entrance Mezzanine and Fare Gates
Station Entrance and Elevator Headhouse
Facilities Project Manager
Mohammad A. Niaz
703-228-4448
Transit Capital Project Manager
Ritesh Parikh
703-228-4901
Media Inquiries
Claudia Pors
703-228-0745