Dynamic Testing Continues as Contractor Tackles Some Challenges Construction of Phase 2 of the Silver Line continues to progress. When completed, it will connect the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station to the final six stations in the project, terminating in eastern Loudoun County. According to recent reports from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which is building […]

The adage “If you build it they will come” has been proven once again. This time it applies to the Wiehle-Reston Metrorail Station and the developer who about five years created a mixed use development adjacent to the station. Take a look at what’s happening near that station which has been the temporary end of […]

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project crews have resumed spraying a protective sealant called Silane on precast concrete wall panels to help prevent future damage from road spray and salt at some of the Phase 2 Metrorail stations. Sealant application is 98 percent complete at Herndon Station and will begin soon at Reston Town Center Station. Spraying […]

The positive economic impact of the opening of the first phase of the Silver Line in 2014 continues in Tysons and is rapidly rolling west along the Phase 2 alignment in Reston and Herndon, according to recent reports. The three new metro stations in this area—Reston Town Center, Herndon and Innovation Center—along with the existing  […]

Drivers passing the six Silver Phase 2 stations under construction can see that much of the exterior work appears complete – in fact, construction has reached the 92 percent completion point – however, much interior work remains before the contractor, Capital Rail Constructors, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority turn the system over to Metro […]

The Washington Business Journal reports that Google will be occupying 90,000 square feet in the uniquely shaped 1900 Reston Metro Plaza, located at the Wiehle-Reston Metro stop.  The move will double Google’s square footage in Reston, as the company undertakes a nationwide $13 billion expansion. The announcement represents a major coup for Comstock Holding Cos. […]

Track testing and updates on the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. Innovation Center Looking north at the Innovation Center south pavilion, pedestrian bridge and the Station.  At the bottom left is the beginning of the bus bays along Carta Way. Dulles Airport   The westerly end of the Dulles Airport Station platform. Parking Garage B is […]

The Innovation Metrorail Station’s roof has been completed and all protective wrappings removed. Installation of the first escalator in Phase 2 of the Silver Line now complete at Innovation Center Metrorail Station in August 2018. Metals producer Arconic has signed a lease with Lerner Enterprises for their new headquarters located at Tysons II. On July […]