The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform patching and resurfacing spanning four miles of roadway on MD 193 (University Boulevard), MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) and MD 410 (Riverdale Road) in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties beginning Wednesday, July 26.
Moving easterly, the work will be performed as follows:
The city of Rockville’s contractor is planning final pavement markings on North Washington Street and East Middle Lane in early August.
As early as the week of Aug. 7, new traffic patterns are expected on North Washington Street and East Middle Lane as the city’s contractor reallocates the existing motor vehicle travel lanes to create bike lanes. The two existing motor vehicle travel lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction. New bike lanes and new on-street parking spaces will be added. The work is expected to last one to two weeks, depending on the weather.
We have received several reports of a vehicle being fully engulfed in flames near exit 6 on I-270. According to several different community members, the car is in the local lanes of northbound I-270 and was fully engulfed at 11:45pm on Tuesday night. We are currently awaiting additional information, but we recommend avoiding the local lanes for now with other delays possible due to rubbernecking.
Improvements Create Safer East-West Corridor for Walkers, Rollers, Riders and Drivers
Per the City of Rockville: A long-planned major road project crossed the finish line in late spring as the city completed construction of improvements to Baltimore Road. The project makes the connection between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side more convenient, safe and accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. The improvements, which span more than a mile-and-a-half, create a more consistent roadway design, add pedestrian safety measures at several intersections and offer easier access to the Rockville Metro station.
UPDATE per the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program: “Crash with Injury. US-29 SB/NB at Burnt Mills Ave Mont Co MD All lanes remain blocked in both directions. Follow police direction. No access US-29 from MD-650. Avoid area if possible. Extended closure expected. Delays in immediate area and extend on MD-650 and OL Beltway.” There are also various reports of power outages in the surrounding areas.
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According to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program, a “crash with injury” has closed Columbia Pike US-29 SB/NB at Burnt Mills Avenue.
All lanes are blocked in both directions due to the incident and emergency response. The closure currently extends between Lockwood Dr and Hillwood Dr. Drivers are asked to follow police direction in the area with delays continuing to build in both directions. A extended closure is expected.
This Saturday, July 1 is the City of Gaithersburg Government SummerFest event at Bohrer Park. Please note that starting at 5PM, there will be lane reductions along South Frederick Avenue (Route 355) adjacent to Bohrer Park and there will be a change in traffic patterns for the event.
Vehicles will not be allowed to cross over or turn left onto South Frederick Avenue (Route 355) between Cedar and Central Avenues. Plan your route accordingly. If you are not attending the festival, please take alternate routes to avoid the area completely.
A collision has lead to an overturned vehicle on Connecticut Ave at Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill on Tuesday afternoon. Metrobus has warned of possible delays in north directions due to the blockage.
According to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, one occupant was extricated and taken to an area trauma center. Expect delays if you are driving in the area. Expect delays if you are driving in the area. Featured photo sent in by Instagram user @rossiearmas
Tractor Trailer Crash occurred at I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur in Montgomery County, MD. All lanes of the Outer Loop are blocked. Delays are approximately 1.5 miles.
Per our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Maryland State Police, Montgomery County Police, and MDSHA working to divert traffic off the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) on to MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. Tonight’s crash, which involved 2 tractor-trailers, occurred shortly after 7PM. Featured photo courtesy of MDOT.
MCDOT plans to install temporary combined bus and bicycle lanes on University Boulevard to speed riders and cyclists along and enable data collection for a future redesign. In the longer term, the corridor will get a comprehensive overhaul with the addition of a Flash Bus Corridor. Montgomery County’s Bus Rapid Transit is marketed as Flash. Flash is Montgomery County’s bus rapid transit (BRT) system.
Nationally, BRT is recognized as a high-capacity bus-based transit system that delivers fast service that may include dedicated bus lanes, traffic signal priority, off-board fare collection, elevated platforms and enhanced, modern stations. Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements are incorporated as part of the Flash implementation long term.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld on Tuesday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the goal of Vision Zero – elimination of all traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Maryland roadways – and announced bold steps for the Maryland Department of Transportation to achieve that objective by 2030.
Speaking at this year’s Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s Vision Zero Summit, Secretary Wiedefeld noted that 563 people died on Maryland roadways last year – including 135 pedestrians and 11 bicyclists – and the state has already seen 238 highway fatalities this year. He said the Moore-Miller Administration is committed to action, collaboration, education and enforcement to deliver the goal of zero roadway deaths while increasing safe, convenient and equitable mobility.