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MD 355 Flash BRT Project Update

Published June 14, 2023 at 6:01AM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 7:51AM

A briefing on the MD 355 BRT was provided to the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council on Tuesday night. Per the presentation, available below, the MD 355 BRT will provide a new transit service with greater travel speed and frequency along the MD 355 corridor that will help:

The MD 355 BRT has completed the Preliminary Engineering phase between Grosvenor and Montgomery  College – Germantown. Preliminary Engineering is continuing for the Bethesda and Clarksburg segments (Fall 2023 completion), NEPA documentation is underway, there is ongoing coordination with FTA, and they are currently preparing procurement for Progressive Design-Build. Full presentation below:

Portion of Old Georgetown Rd CLOSED Until Approximately 3pm on Sunday, June 11th

By MCS Staff

Published June 10, 2023 at 9:21AM

Beginning Friday, June 9th, 2023 at 10:00pm, United Crane and Rigging will perform a mobile crane operation on Old Georgetown Road at 7607 Old Georgetown Road from Wisconsin Avenue to Woodmont Avenue. Weather and progress permitting, all work should be complete no later than 3PM on Sunday June 11th, 2023. In case of inclement weather, the job will push to a Saturday, June 10th start. During this time, there will be a full closure on Old Georgetown Road, Crews will be onsite to assist with safely detouring traffic.

During the overnight and early morning hours of each operation, they will keep noise levels as low as possible. Traffic Engineering Services will direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic during all work hours.

Rockville: Virtual Forum on Vision Zero

By MCS Staff

Published June 10, 2023 at 6:54AM

Per the City of Rockville: Vision Zero is a priority initiative of the Mayor and Council as part of their goal of creating safe and livable neighborhoods. Rockville would join Montgomery County, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and others in adopting such a plan. The City of Rockville Virtual Public Forum on Vision Zero will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22 via WebEx. Additional information below:

First introduced in Sweden in 1997 as a countrywide response to increasing traffic fatalities and serious injuries, the initiative makes the safety and health of humans the top priority in road network design.

Update: All Lanes Reopen on I-270 After Incident Involving Person Threatening to Jump is Resolved

By MCS Staff

Published June 7, 2023 at 1:57PM

All travel lanes have reopened on I-270 after a police incident closed local lanes at Falls Road on Wednesday, June 7. According to Rockville Police, “Around 11:00 a.m. this morning RCPD officers responded to the Northbound exit Ramp at Falls Road for the report of an individual threatening to jump. Out of an abundance of caution, the northbound local lanes were closed down as well as the exit ramp. After about two hours of successful negations, the individual willingly agreed to be taken into police custody and transported for medical assistance. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.”

The Montgomery County MD Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) tweeted the following at 11:35am on Wednesday, June 7: “Severe Traffic Alert – I-270 NB Local Lanes – Traffic incident closes all northbound local lanes of I-270 at Exit 5 Falls Road. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic”

Severe Traffic Alert: All Northbound Local Lanes of I-270 Closed at Exit 5

By Patrick Herron

Published June 7, 2023 at 11:48AM | Updated June 7, 2023 at 2:45PM

Update: All travel lanes have reopened on I-270 after a police incident closed local lanes at Falls Road on Wednesday, June 7. According to Rockville Police, “Around 11:00 a.m. this morning RCPD officers responded to the Northbound exit Ramp at Falls Road for the report of an individual threatening to jump. Out of an abundance of caution, the northbound local lanes were closed down as well as the exit ramp. After about two hours of successful negations, the individual willingly agreed to be taken into police custody and transported for medical assistance. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.”

Portion of River Rd Now Single File in Both Directions For Approximately Six Weeks

By MCS Staff

Published June 5, 2023 at 1:25PM

MD-190 River Road between Brookdale Road and Western Avenue, now single file both directions for approximately six weeks past the Washington Gas valve replacement. NO LEFTS from Eastbound/Inbound River at Western during the work. Full letter from Washington Gas below:

“Dear Neighbor, At Washington Gas, safety is our highest priority as we continue reliably meeting the energy needs of our customers. Today, natural gas is the fuel of choice for more than nine out of ten new homebuyers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and Washington Gas serves more than 1.2 million customers throughout the region. As the region continues to grow, rehabilitation of our existing infrastructure is critical to maintaining a safe and reliable natural gas system.

Medical Emergency Halts Traffic on Westbound ICC

By MCS Staff

Published June 4, 2023 at 1:31PM | Updated June 4, 2023 at 2:11PM

Update: All lanes are now open

We have received multiple reports of traffic on westbound ICC (MD-200) being at a standstill on Sunday afternoon. According to WTOP traffic there was a medical emergency on MD-200/Intercounty Connector westbound near the Muncaster Mill Rd overpass shortly before 1pm that has affected traffic. No additional information is currently available.

MCDOT Investigating Possible Sinkhole on MidCounty Highway

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2023 at 12:15PM

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) tweeted the following at 11am on Friday, June 2: “Happening @MCDOTNow: Our Highway Services crews are investigating a possible sinkhole on MidCounty Highway at Miller Fall Road. Please avoid the area if possible.”

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Collision Closes Northbound Lanes of I-270 Thursday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 8:05PM | Updated June 1, 2023 at 9:03PM

We will post an update when additional information is available. Photo courtesy of IG user @abwrx_ on Instagram.

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle on Veirs Mill Road

By Patrick Herron

Published May 22, 2023 at 1:46PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle in Rockville on Monday, May 22 around 12:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer , one adult was transported to the hospital with Priority 2 injuries after being pinned in their vehicle.

Veirs Mill Rd. is closed at Edmonston Dr. as the result of the collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to significant delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Four Lanes Closed On Portion of I-495 After State Trooper’s SUV Was Struck By Driver; At Least Two Transported to Hospital

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2023 at 6:33AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRA) were called to the scene of a collision on between Colesville Rd and New Hampshire Ave on the inner loop of I-495 at approximately 4:30am Monday morning.

According to a 6:15am update by Maryland State Police, “Shortly after 4:30 a.m. a trooper inside of his marked SUV was rear ended while working in a work zone area. He was transported to Shock Trauma. Maryland State Police Crash Team is on the scene. Lanes 1, 2, 3, 4 closed for the investigation. Motorists urged to find alternate routes.” According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, at least two adults were transported to the hospital, including the trooper, one with Pri 2 trauma (non-life-threatening) and one with Pri 3 trauma (non-life-threatening).