The Purple Line Transit Partners announced on Thursday that they have secured funding to complete the remainder of construction on the Purple Line, as well as for future operations and management. The purple line is a 16-mile light-rail line with 21 stations that will go from Bethesda New Carrollton in Prince George’s County.
Press Release:
The Associated Press is reporting that the CDC will now be extending the mask requirement for travel until May 3rd to “allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant that is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.”
Yesterday we reported that residents will no longer be required to wear face coverings when they are passengers on Metro, Metro Bus, Ride-On, and in taxis (including Uber & Lyft) after April 18. That is no longer the case.
The Associated Press is reporting that the CDC will now be extending the mask requirement for travel until May 3rd to “allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant that is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.”
Yesterday we reported that residents will no longer be required to wear face coverings when they are passengers on Metro, Metro Bus, Ride-On, and in taxis (including Uber & Lyft) after April 18. That is no longer the case.
Per MCDOT:
Weekend Work Along I-495 Outer Loop Ramp to Clara Barton Parkway
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Some lanes on the outer loop of 495 are closed/blocked at River Road due to a vehicle fire, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
A minivan was fully engulfed and the bulk of fire has been knocked down. The incident involved a fuel spill.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Below is a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
Per MCDOT:
I-495 is currently blocked between Connecticut Ave., and Rockville Pike, near the I270 split.
According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, there was a multiple vehicle collision, which involved several people trapped, that occurred around 12:30pm on Wednesday.
This past Friday, the Maryland General Assembly held a hearing to consider House Bill 811, which proposes the addition of speed cameras on MD Route 200.
The bill, which was introduced on February 3 of this year, would place cameras in areas where there have been a high number of collisions.
A collision involving a transit van has closed the off ramp to Shady Grove Rd on NB270 on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 1pm, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.