Traffic: List of Upcoming Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County
Here’s a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
I-270
Traffic: List of Upcoming Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County
Here’s a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
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Starting today, the Maryland Department of Transportation has activated 18 ramp meters along I-270 South. Full details below on what to expect below courtesy of MDOT:
Ramp metering is a part of the I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project designed to help reduce congestion on this busy interstate. The system uses sensors that detect real-time traffic conditions and activate traffic signals, when needed, to more efficiently control how traffic merges onto I-270. This will allow motorists to merge safely onto I-270 while minimizing delay and reducing congestion. When ramp metering is in operation:
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Drivers in the area will begin seeing flashing yellow lights on the entrance ramps today when merging onto I-270. The lights are expected to become fully operational next month. The ramp lights are apart of the I-270 Corridor Innovative Congestion Management project that Governor Larry Hogan announced back in 2016.
According to MDOT, once the ramp meters are fully operational, the signal will allow one car at a time to go from each lane, optimizing traffic flow onto I-270.
Marc Elrich Responds to Larry Hogan’s Message Asking Marylanders to Blame Elrich for This Weekend’s Traffic
Earlier this week Governor Hogan sent out a message on his social media accounts telling Marylanders to blame Marc Elrich and other Montgomery County politicians if they are sitting in traffic.
Tractor Trailer Carrying Hot Asphalt Overturns on 495 in Bethesda
A tractor trailer carrying hot asphalt overturned early this morning on I495 W at the 270 exit, closing all lanes.
I-370 West Closed at 355 2 Exit in Gaithersburg After Serious Collision, Extended Delays Expected
All westbound lanes on I-370 are closed at exit 2 due to an ongoing collision reconstruction investigation. Montgomery County Emergency Management is reporting that this will be an extended closure and to seek alternate route.
I-270 Ramp Meter Testing Begins June 16
Per the Maryland State Highway Administration:
Construction and Maintenance Planned Lane Closures for Montgomery County
Per MDOT:
Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the I-495 Decision
For Immediate Release: Wednesday 12 May
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MDOT Cancels Plans to Widen Beltway East of I-270
The Maryland Department of Transportation announced today that it has stopped it’s plans to widen the Beltway on I-495 east of I-270.