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Thousands of Drivers Incorrectly Charged on ICC

Published April 4, 2023 at 5:15AM

According to a report released by Maryland’s Office of Legislative Audits looking into the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), thousands of drivers were incorrectly charged by Maryland tolls between April 13, 2021, and January 30, 2022.

“Based on our data analysis for all MDTA toll facilities, we identified 82,847 customers that were potentially charged more than once for a single trip through a toll facility. The toll charges (including both potential duplicate tolls and correct tolls) for these customers totaled approximately $645,000. A majority of these tolls (80 percent) occurred at three toll facilities – the Intercounty Connector (ICC), the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge, and the Fort McHenry Tunnel.”

MDSHA To Begin Pavement Improvement Projects on State Roads in Montgomery County This Week

By MCS Staff

Published April 3, 2023 at 7:09AM | Updated March 2, 2026 at 9:36AM

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project next week to improve several state roads in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Crews will remove line stripping and pavement markings and apply a micro-surface coating that protects and extends the life of the asphalt. Weather permitting, work will be complete by early summer.

Work will take place weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and overnights, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During work hours, motorists can expect lane shifts and single lane closures guided by a flagging operation. The State Highway Administration understands roadwork can be an inconvenience and asks motorists to be patient and stay alert in the work zones. The locations in Montgomery County are as follows:

Vehicle Fire on ICC Friday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 9:47AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a vehicle fire on eastbound MD200 (ICC) between New Hampshire Ave & Rt29 (Exit 13 & Exit 16). A large truck is on fire. According to WTOP Traffic, the left lane is currently getting by. No additional information at this time. Photos courtesy of MCFRS.

Vehicle Fire @MontgomeryCoMD EB MD200 ICC between New Hampshire & Rt29, Exit 13 & Exit 16 @mcfrs PE725, PE718, AT724, W704, HCW11, A715, PE712 responding, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/gGgcnq6Sdn

Notice of Street Construction in Olde Towne Gaithersburg (Teachers Way & E. Diamond Ave.)

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:34AM

Washington Gas will preform repairs on Teachers Way & E. Diamond Ave. beginning on March 31 and will continue through April 10. The Department of Public Works announced today that M.T. Laney, a Washington Gas contractor, will be preforming road repairs on Teachers Way & East Diamond Avenue. The work is anticipated to begin on Friday, March 31, 2023, and will continue through April 10, weather permitting. The repairs will consist of asphalt milling, resurfacing & striping.

Drivers should expect minor delays at various times and may experience detours while work is in progress. On-street parking will be restricted at various times. “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of construction activity. These signs will be marked with the dates & times of the parking restrictions.

Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Near Completion

By MCS Staff

Published March 30, 2023 at 10:14PM

Construction along Baltimore Road is in its final phase, with the city’s contractor eyeing a spring completion for the project. Over the winter, crews installed the final storm drains, new curb and gutter, and several sidewalk and shared-use path links between Rockville High School and Broadwood Drive.

In late winter, crews made intersection improvements at Avery and Baltimore roads and installed curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway aprons between Edmonston and Gladstone drives. Final roadway paving from Edmonston Drive northeast to the city limit near White Gate Road is scheduled to be completed this spring. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/baltimoreroadproject to learn more about this long-planned project to improve safety and access along a major connection between the city’s east side and Rockville Town Center. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle Wednesday

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 6:15PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision with rollover on Wednesday, March 29 around 5:30pm. According to WTOP, westbound Randolph Rd is closed at Hawkesbury Ln in […]

Traffic: Overturned Vehicle Causes Delays on I-270 Tuesday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published March 21, 2023 at 2:35PM | Updated March 21, 2023 at 6:38PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle on Tuesday, March 21 around 1:45pm. The collision occurred on northbound I-270 at the Muddy Branch overpass in Gaithersburg. Several lanes are closed and drivers are to expect delays. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Featured image courtesy of @manu.gamboaa on Instagram.

MCDOT to Hold a Virtual Community Meeting on the University Boulevard Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot Project on Thursday, March 30

By MCS Staff

Published March 17, 2023 at 7:04PM

Per Montgomery County Department of Transportation: On Thursday, March 30 starting at 6 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an online public meeting to discuss a new dedicated bus lane pilot project along the University Boulevard (MD 193) corridor between Amherst and Dennis Avenues in Silver Spring. If supported, the bus lane will launch this summer/fall. This dedicated bus lane, shared with bikes and emergency vehicles, will reduce traffic congestion for buses on the route and provide faster and more reliable service for riders. The meeting will share information, answer questions and allow for MCDOT to receive community feedback.

The bus lane will be clearly identified with signs and pavement markings, and there will be no changes to existing parking or loading. MCDOT provides for the planning, design and construction of improvements to bus service. The Bus Priority Project includes multiple projects that improve local bus timing, ease of access and safety such as marked dedicated bus lanes; queue jumps; passenger boarding and alighting improvements; implementation of transit signal priority; enhanced bus stops; and other similar improvements that will increase reliability and result in faster buses throughout Montgomery County.

Two Adults Hospitalized After Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole on Muncaster Mill Rd

By MCS Staff

Published March 14, 2023 at 7:56PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a driver crashing into a utility pole on Muncaster Mill Rd, between Avery Rd and the MD200 ICC overpass, on Tuesday evening.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the driver crashed into a utility pole, with wires coming down on the vehicle and across the road. Communication/Verizon wires were also affected by the crash, which blocked lanes on Muncaster Mill Rd. One patient was transported with priority 1 trauma (life threatening injuries) and another was transported with priority 2 trauma (serious, but non-life threatening injuries). There is no word on what caused the crash.

Transurban Submits Notice to Terminate Agreement With MDOT to Expand Capital Beltway and I-270

By MCS Staff

Published March 10, 2023 at 5:38PM

Transurban has announced that Accelerate Maryland Partners (AM Partners) has decided not to proceed with the Maryland Express Lanes Project and as a result has today submitted a notice to terminate to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) in regard to the preferred developer agreement. Additional information below, per the Transurban press release:

AM Partners was originally selected in February 2021 as Maryland’s preferred developer for Phase 1 of the project. Since that time, extensive work has been undertaken on the project and draft concession agreement in partnership with MDOT. However, the project continues to face challenges including significant delays to environmental approvals, changing political landscape and environmental lawsuits that remain unresolved. Following extensive good faith negotiations by AM Partners, agreement with MDOT on the form of the concession agreement has not been reached and a committed section proposal will not be submitted by the deadline of 21 March 2023.

Cherry Hill Rd Closed Following Collision Thursday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2023 at 8:02AM

Update: The road is no longer closed, but some lanes remain blocked. Delayed expected.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Cherry Hill Rd at FDA Blvd in Calverton around 6:30am on Thursday morning. According to Battalion Chief Steve Mann, the vehicle rolled over due to the collision, trapping two inside. The two patients, including one adult, were extricated and transported to the local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Some lanes on Cherry Hill Rd are now blocked between Powder Mill Rd & Gracefield Rd/Calverton Blvd