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.
Beginning Today, Montgomery County Department of Transportation Will Resume Late Fees for Outstanding and Unpaid County Parking Citations
The MCDOT will resuming charging late fees for unpaid tickets beginning today, August 1. MCDOT had suspended late fees on parking tickets in March of 2020 in order to prevent undue hardship to customers during the COVID-19.
On Sunday, August 1, Southbound Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) will be closed between Somerset Terrace and South Park Avenue in Friendship Heights. The closure is scheduled from 7AM to 7PM, weather and progress permitting.
The closure is needed for a crane to install equipment inside the Chevy Chase Building at 5530 Wisconsin Avenue. Pedestrians and Ride On route 34 will also be detoured around the work zone. Northbound traffic on Wisconsin Avenue will not be totally diverted, however the left northbound lane will also be closed.
Metro Proposes Suspensions for Offenders of Sex and Weapons Related Crimes
Per Metro:
Montgomery County Department of Transportation Commits to Long Term ‘Ride Free Program’ for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Per Montgomery County:
Ride On Flex On-Demand Service to Return to Operations by Montgomery County Department of Transportation on Monday, July 19
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 15, 2021
Major Metro Red Line Projects Will Cause Delays from July Through August and Close Shady Grove and Rockville Stations from September Through December
Per Montgomery County:
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.
Governor Hogan Tells Marylanders to Blame Marc Elrich if Stuck in Traffic This Weekend
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan posted the following image today on his Facebook and Instagram accounts with this caption:
Rockville and Shady Grove Metro Stations to Close From September 11-December 4 For Repairs
The Rockville and Shady Grove Metro stations are scheduled to be closed from Sept. 11-Dec. 4 for reconstruction and repairs according to the City of Rockville.
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.