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Veirs Mill Road Camera-Related Speed Citations Began on March 1

Published March 2, 2023 at 4:57PM

Citations will be issued beginning March 1 for vehicles exceeding the speed limit on a segment of Veirs Mill Road where the city recently installed speed monitoring cameras. In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department deployed speed monitoring systems in February in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road. The system uses portable cameras to monitor both eastbound and westbound traffic near the intersection with Gail Avenue.

Westbard Avenue Closure Expanded; Shopping Center Remains Open

By Cordell Pugh

Published February 22, 2023 at 9:09AM

This week, the Westbard Square project team expanded their closure of Westbard Avenue near the current Westwood Center and future Westbard Square, which is currently under construction.

Westbard Avenue is now closed between Ridgefield Road and the entrance to the existing shopping center. All vehicular traffic must access the Westbard Shops from Massachusetts Avenue, and all Northbound traffic on Westbard Avenue is now diverted into the shopping center. The sidewalk alongside the newly-closed segment of Westbard remains open.

Single Vehicle Rollover in Downtown Crown Early Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 8:33AM

At approximately 1am, early Sunday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to Crown Park Avenue and Ellington Boulevard in Downtown Crown, Gaithersburg for a single vehicle collision.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision caused a rollover with the car ending up on its roof. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and as of now there is no word on how the crash occurred. Featured photo and photo below sent in by German Osorto.

Traffic Data to be Presented During Virtual Public Meeting About Little Falls Parkway Pilot Project

By MCS Staff

Published February 9, 2023 at 11:28AM

Montgomery Parks will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 7 p.m. to present data from traffic studies conducted on Little Falls Parkway between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue during May, July, September, and December of 2022. The traffic studies were conducted as part of the Little Falls Parkway Pilot Project,(opens in a new tab) which was initiated to address concerns with cut-through traffic in adjacent neighborhoods associated with the weekend closures of Little Falls Parkway while retaining space for recreation on the parkway.

WHAT: Virtual public meeting on traffic studies on Little Falls Parkway

Overturned Vehicle on SB 355 in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published February 6, 2023 at 6:25PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a call for a crash on on Frederick Rd (Rt 355) near Professional Drive in Gaithersburg.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision between two vehicles caused one to overturn blocking most lanes on southbound 355 and some lanes northbound. Emergency Medical Services are evaluating a few patients with non-life threatening injuries.

Portion of Beach Drive to Close From 2/7-2/9

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 7:23PM | Updated February 3, 2023 at 7:43PM

Beach Drive will be closed from Cedar Lane to Knowles Avenue in Kensington from Tuesday, February 7, through Thursday, February 9, from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. The closure is part of ongoing Park Police deer population management operations.

Beach Drive will be closed from Cedar Lane to Knowles Avenue Tuesday, February 7, through Thursday, February 9, from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am, as part of ongoing Park Police deer population management operations. pic.twitter.com/n6C4c2HPLv

After-Crash Audits Add to City of Rockville’s Approach to Vision Zero

By MCS Staff

Published February 1, 2023 at 8:40AM

The city of Rockville’s Vision Zero Task Force is using a new audit process to examine roadways and identify needed improvements following several serious and fatal crashes on Rockville roads last fall. The visual inspection audit includes assessing pavement markings, signs, sidewalks, roadway quality and traffic signals on roadways where crashes occur.

The audit is conducted before the Montgomery County Department of Police’s Collision Reconstruction Unit files its report, which examines the crash environment and circumstances. The CRU is examining fatal collisions on Oct. 28 and Dec. 1 on Rockville Pike (MD 355), north of the intersection at Talbott Street, and a collision that resulted in serious injury Nov. 14 on East Gude Drive, south of the Taft Court/Taft Street intersection.

Crash Backs Traffic Up On NB I-270

By MCS Staff

Published January 25, 2023 at 4:51PM

At least one lane is blocked coming off of the ramp at Montgomery Village Ave (exit 11) with traffic backed up onto northbound I-270, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Piringer warns that driving conditions are less than desirable after MCFRS has responded to numerous crashes today, including the one pictured on the Montgomery Village Ave off ramp. One adult is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Crabbs Branch Way Closed Due to Collision Involving Pedestrian

By Patrick Herron

Published January 23, 2023 at 9:05AM

Update – Crabbs Branch Way near Indian Hills Drive, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 teenager, Pri2, NLT https://t.co/manKam4Amy

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 23, 2023

Crash Closes Most Lanes of NB I-270

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2023 at 4:32PM

WTOP Traffic reports that the right lane only gets by on northbound I-270 near the Montgomery Village Ave exit (11), with northbound lanes going slow starting at Shady Grove Road and rubbernecking delays expected on southbound I-270.

According to Battalion Chief Steve Mann with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), crews are on the scene of a collision with rollover on the main lanes of northbound I-270, under the railroad bridge, near Montgomery Village. Two adults are being evaluated with non-life threatening injuries.

New, Resident-Requested Four-Way Stop Temporarily Installed in Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Published January 18, 2023 at 8:32AM

The State Highway Administration (SHA) approved a resident-requested four-way stop at Ethan Allen and Elm avenues in Takoma Park. It has been installed and has been operational since Saturday, January 14. This is a temporary installation, as SHA is concerned that traffic may routinely back up into the New Hampshire Ave intersection and reserves their right to discontinue the 4-way stop.

Per the City of Takoma Park: “We ask that motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians please use caution in the area as everyone adjusts to the new traffic control.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.