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Motorcyclist Dead After Sunday Afternoon Crash in Gaithersburg

Published May 21, 2023 at 4:39PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the area of Airpark Rd and Muncaster Mill Rd, near Laytonia Park, for a crash involving a motorcycle at approximately 3pm on Sunday afternoon. According to WJLA, the motorcyclist was killed in the crash.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash occurred at a sharp curve on Airpark Rd between Muncaster Mill Rd and Stratos Ln/Woodfield Rd and units were evaluating one adult with life threatening injuries upon arrival. According to Montgomery County Police, “Airpark Dr. is closed between Muncaster Mill Rd. and Antares Dr. as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Portion I-270 S Closed Again on Sunday Morning Due to Traffic Collision

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2023 at 8:26AM

The express lanes of I-270 S are closed again between exit 6, W Montgomery Ave, and Exit 4, Montrose Rd, on Sunday morning following a traffic collision that involves a pedestrian, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. MCFRS is on the scene for one adult patient with a traumatic and life threatening injury.

Per Montgomery County Police: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The main lanes of southbound 270 between 28 and Montrose Rd. are closed as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are expected to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”

Fatal Collision Closes Portion of I-270 Saturday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2023 at 7:06AM | Updated May 20, 2023 at 11:14AM

UPDATE: Severe Traffic Alert I-270 – All southbound lanes on Interstate 270 are now open at West Montgomery Ave (MD 28). All northbound lanes remain closed at Falls Road (MD 189). Expect major delays and seek alternate route. (OEMHS)

According to Montgomery County Police, “A serious collision has NB lanes of I-270, south of 28 shut down, with two local lanes closed. SB 270 lanes at 28 are also closed. Roads will be closed for an extended period of time. Drivers should seek alternate routes.”

Several Lanes of Eastbound ICC Closed Saturday Afternoon; One Person Dead After Fall

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 1:20PM

Several of the eastbound MD200/ICC lanes are closed following a technical/high angle rescue by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) on the highway, between Redland Rd and Muncaster Mill Rd. around noon on Saturday.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a person jumped or fell off of a 100’ bridge into a wooded area below and suffered a traumatic injury. In an update provided at 12:37pm, Piringer shared that the injured person did not survive. Traffic remains backed up as of 1pm.

Crews Resurfacing Parklawn Drive in North Bethesda

By Cordell Pugh

Published May 10, 2023 at 3:37PM

This week (May 8th), Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) contractors began resurfacing Parklawn Drive in North Bethesda. Crews will be working on weekdays from 9AM to 4PM, resurfacing all lanes of Parklawn Drive between Randolph Road and the CSX Rail bridge (just East of Nebel Street).

Montgomery County-based M. Luis Construction Co., Inc. is performing the work. Crews will be removing the top layer of asphalt and paving a new asphalt surface on top of the existing base course. Work is expected to wrap up in June, as long as the weather cooperates, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.

Collision With Overturned Vehicle Blocks All Lanes of Inner Loop I495 Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 1:16PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with an overturned vehicle on I495 near River Road, before MacArthur Boulevard, on Monday, May 8 around 12:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, EMS is evaluating three patients with non-life threatening injuries. The incident blocks all lanes of Inner Loop I-495 and the left two lanes of Outer Loop I-495 just prior to Exit 39 (River Rd/MD190). Drivers should expect significant delay and seek an alternate route.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: Update IL/OL I495 beltway IAO Thomas Bridge/River Rd, collision with rollover, four (4) lanes blocks northbound & two (2) lane blocked southbound, debris in roadway, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 3 patients incl 2 Pri2 trauma & 1 Pri3, all NLT”

Takoma Park Receives $60,000 Grant To Study Streetery Traffic Impacts

By MCS Staff

Published May 3, 2023 at 8:22AM

City Award $60,000 to Study Laurel Avenue Streetery Traffic Impacts: Since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Laurel Avenue Streetery has offered a popular, public gathering space in the heart of Old Takoma, where previously there was none. The temporary closure was so popular that in 2022, the City Council voted to extend its existence indefinitely.

On Thursday, April 20, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) awarded the City of Takoma Park a $60,000 Transportation-Land Use Connection program technical assistance grant to conduct a traffic study on the streets surrounding Laurel Avenue. The study will look at traffic impact scenarios for a full, permanent, or semi-permanent closure of both sides of Laurel Avenue. It will look at the potential impacts on vehicle traffic flow, emergency vehicle access, cut-through traffic, and any roadway or signal redesigns that would be necessary to accommodate the reconfiguration. The idea to close both sides of Laurel Avenue to create a large, dedicated pedestrian plaza builds on conceptual design work being conducted by the Old Takoma Business Association (OTBA).

Crash With Rollover on NB I-270 Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published April 30, 2023 at 9:05AM | Updated April 30, 2023 at 9:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is responding to a call that involves a crash with rollover on the northbound lanes of I-270 between Route 28 and Shady Grove Road, reported at approximately 8:45am on Sunday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash has resulted in a person being trapped inside the overturned vehicle. The crash occurred in the main lanes and most lanes were temporarily blocked.

Notice of Street Construction on Tschiffely Square Road in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2023 at 4:13PM

The Gaithersburg Department of Public Works has announced that road construction will be conducted on Tschiffely Square Road. The work is anticipated to begin on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, and will continue through the end of May, weather permitting. Work will consist of asphalt milling, utility lid adjustments, resurfacing, and striping.

Access to and from all residences and businesses will be available at all times, although minor delays can be expected at various times while work is in progress. Sections of Tschiffely Square Road will be closed and traffic diverted onto the opposing side of the roadway with flagging operation taking place. Traffic may be held or delayed during this process.

Green Paint Installation Now Complete on Old Georgetown Rd Bike Lanes

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2023 at 2:22PM

Roadwork is now complete on MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) as MDOT SHA crews have finished the installation of the green paint on the MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) bike lanes. Last October the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that it started a project to significantly improve safety for bicyclists and motorists on nearly two miles of MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) in North Bethesda. The changes on MD 187, between south of I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Nicholson Lane, converted one travel lane in each direction in order to add buffered bicycle lanes and the installation of flex posts to outline the new bicycle lanes.

The addition of the bike lanes has been met with mixed reviews with a petition opposing the bike lanes receiving over 8,000 signatures and a petition created in response, supporting the bike lanes, receiving over 2,000 signatures. A rally was also held, in January, in support of the Old Georgetown Rd safety improvements. Featured photo courtesy of the ‘Support the SHA redesign of Old Georgetown Road’ petition.

Four Patients Evaluated Following Crash in Fairland Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 10:48PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene of a crash that left at least one person trapped inside of a vehicle on southbound route 29 Old Columbia Pike, just before Fairland Rd, in Fairland around 10pm on Thursday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision involved two vehicles with four total patients being evaluated on the scene. One person was extricated after being trapped inside of one of the vehicles involved. Some lanes remain blocked as of 10:45pm.