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Multiple Vehicles Struck by Airborne Tire on 495 Saturday Evening; Several Injuries Reported

Published May 22, 2022 at 8:13AM

Multiple vehicles were struck by an airborne tire that bounced across the inner loop and outer loop of I-495 near the Linden Lane overpass, between Georgia Ave. and Connecticut Ave., (Kensington/Silver Spring) on Saturday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO Pete Piringer.

According to Piringer, The airborne tire and debris only caused property damage on the inner loop, but resulted in several injuries on the outer loop including two adults being transported to the hospital with priority 1 (life threatening) traumatic injuries after the tire struck multiple moving vehicles.

Final Paving Underway on WB Randolph Road Following 9 Month Closure

By Cordell Pugh

Published May 20, 2022 at 1:44PM

Final paving is underway today at Westbound Randolph Road in Rockville/N. Bethesda. Wesbound Randolph Road has been closed since August 30th of last summer. The closure was needed for underground electrical work as part of Pepco’s new White Flint Substation. Traffic heading westbound on Randolph Road has been diverted to Parklawn Drive and then directed to Rockville Pike (MD-355). The Road is expected to open soon.

Final paving underway today on Westbound Randolph Road. Westbound Randolph has been closed at Parklawn Drive for ~9 months. Crews have been installing underground infrastructure for @PepcoConnect’s new White Flint substation on Nebel Street. #MDTraffic @TheMoCoShow @WTOPTraffic pic.twitter.com/lLsz3Mu7Y8

Three Vehicle Collision Closes Lanes of New Hampshire Ave

By MCS Staff

Published May 18, 2022 at 9:20AM

A collision involving three vehicles occurred at approximately 8:45 this morning at SB New Hampshire Avenue and Route 108 in Ashton, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

The collision has resulted in the closure of “some lanes”, but it is not clear how many at this moment. Three vehicles were involved and two patients were sent transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Traffic Alert: All Westbound Lanes of Maryland 200 Closed at Georgia Avenue

By Patrick Herron

Published May 16, 2022 at 9:43AM | Updated May 16, 2022 at 11:04AM

The Maryland Department of Transportation announced this morning that Westbound ICC/MD 200 would be temporarily detoured at Georgia Ave/MD 97 for police investigation from 7:30-8:30am, but it appears to have been extended. Detour south on Georgia Av – west on Norbeck Rd – East Gude Dr – north on Frederick Rd (MD 355) – north on Shady Grove Rd – WB ICC. We will post an update when the lanes have reopened.

Severe Traffic Alert – Police activity closes all westbound lanes of Maryland 200 (ICC) at Georgia Avenue (MD 97). All westbound traffic must exit at Georgia Avenue. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic

Collisions Close Connecticut Avenue Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 12, 2022 at 8:55AM | Updated May 12, 2022 at 12:01PM

Two separate collisions occurred this morning on Connecticut Ave in Silver Spring; one at Connecticut Ave. and Atherton Dr. that involved two vehicles and a secondary collision at Connecticut Ave and Independence Ave a short time later. All north and southbound lanes of Connecticut Ave. (MD-185) between Weller Rd. and Independence St were temporarily closed. The first collision occurred around 7:30am Thursday morning. Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that EMS is evaluating at least five patients, all w/ traumatic injury, including two with Priority 1 injuries (life threatening), and three with Priority 2 injures.

Drivers are to expect significant delays and advised to seek an alternate route. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

Maryland’s ‘Move Over’ Law Will Expand Again in October

By MCS Staff

Published May 7, 2022 at 8:47AM

Based on a recent bill (SB0147) signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan on April 21, Maryland’s “Move Over” law will expand once again on October 1, 2022. In Maryland, the law was originally enacted in October 2014 requiring motorists to move over for emergency vehicles, law enforcement vehicles and tow trucks. The law was expanded in 2019 to include service vehicles such as transportation, service and utility vehicles, as well as waste and recycling trucks that have their lights flashing.

The expanded law that will be enacted on October 1st, later this year, will require a driver to make a lane change or slow the speed of their vehicle when approaching from the rear any stopped, standing or parked vehicle displaying hazard warning lights, road flares or other caution signals including traffic cones, caution signs or non-vehicular warning lights. The expanded law is aimed toward protecting all road users.

Montgomery County Will Increase Ride On Bus Service Starting Sunday, May 8, with Direct Service From Kensington to Wheaton Added

By Patrick Herron

Published May 2, 2022 at 2:08PM

“We know that many residents depend upon the Ride On bus system for daily trips throughout the County such as work, daycare, health services and other essential trips,” said MCDOT Director, Chris Conklin. “These service improvements are a step in the right direction. They provide access and opportunity to residents who need it.”

Passengers using Montgomery County’s Ride On buses are encouraged to wear a mask, but are no longer required to wear them. The change to the County’s mask policy comes after the announcement on April 18 that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) decided to suspend enforcement of its mask mandate on all modes of public transportation. TSA’s decision came after a Federal judge’s ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask mandate was unconstitutional.

Traffic: Part of Georgia Ave Will Be Closed For Two Hours This Afternoon In Olney

By MCS Staff

Published May 1, 2022 at 12:52PM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Georgia Avenue will be closed between Old Baltimore Road and Spartan Road from 1:30- 3:30 p.m., for the Olney Days Parade. Officers will be directing traffic. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and police warns drivers to expect delays.

Reminder: The ICC/MD 200 will have periodic double lane closures this weekend between Saturday April 30th at 7am to 5am Monday for paving operations. Work will begin on the westbound lanes before moving to eastbound lanes and is anticipated to extend into the following weekend of May 7th, May 8th, and May 9th.

ICC/MD200 Will Have Periodic Closures The Next Two Weekends

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2022 at 1:44PM

ICC/MD 200 will have periodic double lane closures this weekend between Saturday April 30th at 7am to 5am Monday for paving operations. Work will begin on the westbound lanes before moving to eastbound lanes and is anticipated to extend into the following weekend of May 7th, May 8th, and May 9th.

ICC History: Maryland Route 200 (MD 200), also known as the Intercounty Connector or ICC, is an 18.8-mile-long (30.3 km), six-lane toll road in the U.S. state of Maryland. A controlled-access highway, it connects Gaithersburg in Montgomery County and Laurel in Prince George’s County, both of which are suburbs of Washington, D.C. The ICC was one of the most controversial Maryland road projects; opposition to the highway stalled the project for decades, and construction did not begin until 60 years after the highway’s initial approval in 1950.

Update: Ridgefield Road Closure Extended Until Fall 2023

By Cordell Pugh

Published April 29, 2022 at 1:40PM | Updated May 11, 2022 at 2:54PM

Beginning the first week of June, Ridgefield Road will be closed between River Road (MD-190) and Westbard Avenue. An updated announcement states that Ridgefield Road will remain closed for approximately 16 months, meaning Ridgefield likely won’t reopen until at least October 2023.

Two separate posted detours will direct some traffic to Goldsboro Road, and others to Little Falls Parkway. Ride On Route 23 (Friendship Heights-Sibley Memorial Hospital) will also be detoured during the closure. One of the two sidewalks along Ridgefield is slated to remain open during the closure.

3 Lanes of SB I-270 Closed; 2 Lanes of Veirs Mill Road/All of Meadow Hall Rd Closed Due to Collisions

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2022 at 7:05PM

Traffic collisions have closed parts of two major roads in Montgomery County this evening, according to Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management.

Two lanes of Veirs Mill Road and all lanes of Meadow Hall Road are closed as a result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and are being warned to expect delays. Three lanes are closed on southbound 270 from Exit 4 (Montrose Rd) to Exit 1 (Democracy Blvd) as a result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and are warned to expect delays.