The Albrook station on Panama Metro’s Line 1 will suspend operations for five hours this Sunday, March 22. The closure from 7:00 a.m. until noon is necessary for critical construction work on the new Line 3 station, which will eventually connect to Panama Oeste.
This marks the second temporary closure of the busy transit hub. During the shutdown, service on Line 1 will begin at 7:00 a.m. but will run only between the Villa Zaíta and 5 de Mayo stations. Commuters must end their journeys at the 5 de Mayo station, as the Albrook terminal will be completely inaccessible to the public.
Critical Work for Future Line 3 Connection
Panama Metro officials stated the work involves hoisting and installing the new station’s roof structure. Crews will focus their efforts on the pedestrian walkway area that links the metro station to the Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte. This integration point is vital for the future connection between the country’s main bus terminal and the expanding rail network.
The agency emphasized that passenger safety is the primary reason for the full station closure during these intensive operations. Once the station reopens at midday, remaining construction activities will proceed without disrupting normal metro service or compromising user safety.
“These works are concentrated in the zone of the pedestrian walkway that connects with the Grand National Transport Terminal,” a Panama Metro representative said. [Translated from Spanish]
Commuters who typically use the Albrook station are advised to plan alternative travel arrangements for Sunday morning. The Panama Metro recommends allowing for extra travel time and monitoring its official channels for any last-minute updates. The 5 de Mayo station will serve as the temporary western terminus during the closure window.
This infrastructure push is part of the larger expansion of Panama’s urban rail system. The forthcoming Line 3 aims to significantly reduce travel times from western provinces into Panama City, alleviating congestion on the Bridge of the Americas. Similar short-term closures may occur in the future as the project advances toward its completion goal.