Photo by Adam Fagen.

In what seems like forever, Metro will take a break from weekend track work.

That’s right, starting this Saturday and continuing through Sunday, April 13, there will be no scheduled weekend track work on any Metro line, causing delays in train service and whatnot. Rejoice, Washingtonians, as your weekend travel plans won’t be hindered because of train delays and station closings for (almost) a whole month!

The Metro is taking its annual break from weekend track work during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which starts this Thursday and runs until April 13.

In case you forgot what normal weekend service for Metro looks like, let me remind you: Trains will run every six to 12 minutes on all lines (!) during the day. The only weekend work taking place during this break is on Sunday evenings after 10 p.m., when ridership is minimal. Additionally, Metro says they’ll run more eight-car trains to account for the increased ridership expected during cherry blossom season.

Metro’s weekend track work is all part of its six-year, $5.5 billion program to reconstruct much of the rail system. Metro says they’re at the halfway point of the program.

“While the weekend work is necessary to rebuild the system’s infrastructure, we are in a position to take a few weekends off to allow the region’s residents and tourists to enjoy the season,” Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles said in a statement. “Taking Metrorail is the best way to get to and from the National Mall during this busy time of year.”