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  • Feb 10 | 2025
    Press Releases

    Maryland Department of Transportation Launches Grant Program for Small Businesses Along the Purple Line

    The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting grant applications from small businesses impacted by construction along the Purple Line alignment in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

  • Jan 23 | 2025
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - January 2025

    Our January newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Admas International Market, and an interview with Moad Sheikh, Purple Line Safety Program Manager.

  • Jan 22 | 2025
    Videos

    Capital Crescent Trail Bridge over Rock Creek

     

    Crews placed the Capital Crescent Trail bridge truss over Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Trail in December. The bridge employs an inverted truss design, meaning support structures are hidden underneath the bridge instead of above in a traditional truss. This design was chosen to maintain sightlines along the creek, and it gives the bridge a unique look from below. 

     

  • Dec 19 | 2024
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - December 2024

    Our November newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Kook Kai’s Thai Noodles, and an interview with Julia Cornejo, MTS Construction Apprentice.

  • Nov 18 | 2024
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - November 2024

    Our November newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Jamaican Country Kitchen, and more. 

  • Oct 17 | 2024
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - October 2024

    Our October newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on iHeal Wellness, an interview with Purple Line Community Outreach Liaisons Rena Johnson and Stephanie Villegas, and more. 

  • Oct 14 | 2024
    Videos

    Business Spotlight: Casa Blanca Bakery

     

    Check out the Purple Line's Business Spotlight video for Casa Blanca Bakery.

     

  • Oct 03 | 2024
    Videos

    Purple Line Progress - Fall 2024

    Fall 2024 Progress Update

     

    Check out construction highlights from across the alignment following a busy summer of progress.

  • Sep 18 | 2024
    Press Releases

    Purple Line Announces Schedule for Fall 2024 Community Advisory Team Meetings

    The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration today announced the fall 2024 Purple Line Community Advisory Team (CAT) meetings will be held from October 1 to 29.

  • Sep 18 | 2024
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - September 2024

    Our September newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Total Automotive, an interview with the Purple Line interns, and more.