Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 27,100 block of Ridge Rd., between Woodfield Road & Gue Rd., in Damascus for the report of a collision involving a vehicle into a utility pole. Ridge Rd is currently closed at Woodfield Rd. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, “lanes are blocked by downed pole and wires, road will be closed to large vehicles, likely, i.e. School buses, delivery trucks, etc..”
Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.
RP @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Downed wires have Ridge Road closed at Woodfield Road. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.
Expect significant delays.#mcpd #mcpnews #traffic pic.twitter.com/a0J9lfb0Ok— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 17, 2023