Metro's Red Line holiday shutdown details

Yes, but: Metro Center and Gallery Place stations will stay open for all other lines.

The big picture: Downtown business owners are worried the pause could affect holiday business and foot traffic at an already vulnerable time.

• The downtown BID even sent a letter asking Metro to reschedule the construction, explaining it could result in $3 million to $6 million in sales tax losses — or worse, businesses shutting down.
• Metro says it picked this time because ridership is historically 40% lower, and that completely closing stations means updates will be completed faster.

Be smart: Metro will offer free shuttle service between the closed stations through Dec. 30.