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Water Main Replacement Brings Nighttime Lane Closures to Chevy Chase

Published December 15, 2022 at 9:41PM

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) will soon begin the next phase of a water main replacement project in Chevy Chase. Crews have already replaced water mains under portions of Brookeville Road (MD-186) and several residental streets in Chevy Chase Section Three and The Village of Chevy Chase Section 5.

Crews will be working along Connecticut Avenue throughout the rest of December and January. Approximately 800 feet of water main will be replace, underneath Connecticut Avenue between Rosemary and Thornapple Streets (North of Bradley Lane and South of East–West Highway). According to an Upcoming Project Activity Notice published by WSSC, crews will be working overnight, between 9PM and 5AM, to complete the water main replacement underneath Connecticut Avenue.

Collision with Rollover Blocks Part of Georgia Avenue Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published December 12, 2022 at 8:22PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision at Georgia Avenue and Hathaway Drive at approximately 7pm on Monday night in Wheaton-Glenmont.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision involves two vehicles. Non life-threatening injuries are being evaluated and some lanes are currently blocked. Per our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, “crash destroyed the signal control box, extended repairs will be needed. Watch for crews who will be there for most of the evening.”

Norwood Rd Remains Closed Following Early Morning Crash

By MCS Staff

Published December 11, 2022 at 11:05AM

WTOP Traffic reports that Norwood Rd remains closed late Sunday morning, between Dr. Bird Rd and Layhill Rd, for emergency utility following a crash that occurred around 12:45am early on Sunday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for an overturned vehicle into a telephone pole with occupant(s) trapped inside the vehicle. The crash occurred on the 16900 block of Norwood Rd, near Excalibur Lane, in the area of Sandy Springs Friends School, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

ADVISORY: Norwood Rd remains CLOSED btwn Dr. Bird Rd and Layhill Rd for emergency utility, follow crew direction #SilverSpring #MdTraffic #DCTraffic

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle and Entrapment on Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published December 6, 2022 at 12:39PM

Update – SB OGT Rd at I270 interchange, collision, involves 2 vehicles, one flipped on side (1 person trapped), some lanes BLOCKED, @mcfrs SA700, RS741B, A733 assisting, patient extricated pic.twitter.com/3xtjc0i2pc

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 6, 2022

The 10 Worst Areas for Traffic in the DMV, Per Report

By MCS Staff

Published December 2, 2022 at 5:29PM

While there are plenty more places with traffic issues in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia), the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board has released its top ten bottleneck analysis in its report for the calendar year of 2021 (seen below). According to the report, bottlenecks are typically defined by a traffic queue upstream of the bottleneck, a beginning point for a queue, free flow traffic conditions downstream of the bottleneck that have returned to nominal or design conditions, a predictable recurring cause, and traffic volumes that exceed the capability of the confluence to process traffic.

The PDA Suite Bottleneck Tool offers several bottleneck ranking factors using tool-specific methodology:

Driver Strikes and Critically Injures Bicyclist; SB Rockville Pike Closed at Talbott St

By MCS Staff

Published December 1, 2022 at 10:06PM

A bicyclist has been struck and critically injured by a driver on southbound Rockville Pile (MD-355) near Talbott Street, according to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene and are transporting the bicyclist to the hospital with critical injuries (priority 1 trauma). According to MCFRS Public information officer Pete Piringer, all southbound lanes are blocked as of 8:51pm. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Portion of Goshen Rd Closed Due to Utility Work and Clean Up Following Sunday Evening’s Plane Crash

By MCS Staff

Published November 28, 2022 at 4:20PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have issued a Traffic Advisory: “Goshen Rd CLOSED/BLOCKED between Rothbury Dr & Bramblebush Dr near Stewart Town, utility work & cleanup.” Crews are currently working at/near the site of last night’s plane crash into power lines/tower that caused widespread power outages Sunday night.

The pilot and passenger were successfully rescued without incident by EMS personnel using two specialty crane/boom trucks just after midnight on Monday. According to Maryland State Police, the pilot was identified as Patrick Merkle, 65, of Washington, D.C. and the passenger was identified as Jan Williams, 66, of Louisiana. Both were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The plane was also removed from the power lines early Monday morning

Governor-Elect Wes Moore’s Statement on MDOT Decision on I-495/1-270 Toll Lanes Contract

By Patrick Herron

Published November 21, 2022 at 9:50AM

Last week the Maryland Department of Transportation announced the next steps for the State of Maryland’s Traffic Relief Plan, which included a10-month extension for private companies to submit proposals. On Friday, Governor-Elect Wes Moore issued the following statement:

Under Lt. Gov.-Elect Aruna Miller’s leadership, the Moore-Miller administration is eager to work collaboratively with Comptroller-elect Brooke Lierman, Treasurer Dereck Davis, the Maryland General Assembly, County Executive Marc Erich, and our communities to find the best path forward.”

Saturday Afternoon Collision Injures Two

By MCS Staff

Published November 19, 2022 at 6:22PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision on Route 29 and Fairland Road at approximately 2pm on Saturday afternoon, according to MCFRS public information officer Pete Piringer.

Two patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Northbound Route 29 was was closed for a couple hours, according to the Montgomery County office of Emergency Management. All lanes are now open, but residual delays should be expected.

Governor Hogan Statement on Progress of Traffic Relief Plan for Capital Beltway and American Legion Bridge

By Patrick Herron

Published November 18, 2022 at 11:16AM

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement after the Maryland Department of Transportation announced the next steps for the State of Maryland’s Traffic Relief Plan: “Now that we have secured final federal approval, the most important transportation project for the National Capital Region in the last 50 years is well-positioned to move forward—and we are confident it will move forward. No project is more critical for improving the quality of life and stimulating the economic growth of the region.

While this extension is necessary due to the months-long delay of the record of decision at the federal level—along with years of moving the goalposts at the local level—we have advanced this project to the point that it can move forward quickly barring further needless delay.

Beyond MoCo: MDOT SHA Completes I-270/MD 85 Interchange Reconstruction in Frederick County

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2022 at 8:46AM

$93 Million Project Expands Traffic Capacity, Reduces Congestion and Enhances Safety for Commuters, Residents and Businesses

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) earlier this week announced completion of a $93 million project to reconstruct and expand the I-270/MD 85 (Buckeystown Pike) interchange in Frederick County. This project enhances safety, reduces congestion and expands traffic capacity in this heavily traveled residential and commercial area.