Glen Echo Carousel Reopens Tomorrow
The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park will be reopening this Saturday, May 1st at noon. The carousel was installed in the park in 1921 and underwent a complete restoration between 1983 and 2003.
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WMATA Plans to Offer Extended Metro Rail Service on Nights When Sporting Events Run Late
WMATA recently announced that on evenings when DC sporting events run late, they will extend metro service.
Traffic: Current List of 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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In early May, Montgomery County Department of Transportation contractors will close the Mill Run Drive Pedestrian Tunnel under Shady Grove Road for approximately two weeks.
During this closure, contractors will repair and repaint the ceiling, walls, and railings in the tunnel. Crews will also complete lighting repairs. The contractor for this project is Burtonsville-based Colossal Contractors Inc.
Latest Update on White’s Ferry
White’s Ferry ceased operations back on December 28th over a legal dispute with Rockland Farms.
Ride On to Continue Free Service Until June 30th, Per Marc Elrich
It was announced today that County Executive Marc Elrich is directing the County Department of Transportation to continue free bus service until at least June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
Baby Delivered on 495 This Morning
Pete Piringer, Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, posted today that a mother gave birth this morning on I-495 between New Hampshire Ave and University Blvd.
Ride On Resuming Front Boarding, Fare Collection in April
Beginning Monday, April 5, 2021, front door boarding and fare collection will resume on Montgomery County’s Ride On, Ride On extRa, and Flash buses. These routines had been suspended due to COVID. With the return of front boarding, the rear doors on Ride On buses will return to their pre-COVID exit only layout.
Beyond MoCo: Carroll, Frederick, and Montgomery Counties Respond to Tanker Crash on I-70
Units are currently on scene of a (fuel) tanker truck crash involving a large fire on I-70 in Mount Airy near the Carroll and Frederick County border.
Montgomery County Police Launch New Initiatives to Address Excessive Speeding on 495/270
Yesterday, Maryland State Police, along with the Montgomery and Prince George’s County Police Departments, launched the first of six new initiatives aimed at reducing vehicle related deaths due to excessive speeding and impaired driving.
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Around 11AM Monday morning, a Maryland State Highway Administration Contractor was conducting a mobile sweeping operation on Northbound I-270 near West Diamond Avenue (MD-117) in Gaithersburg. As the sweeping convoy was headed northbound, a passing SUV crashed into one of the Contractor’s trucks.