This week (May 8th), Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) contractors began resurfacing Parklawn Drive in North Bethesda. Crews will be working on weekdays from 9AM to 4PM, resurfacing all lanes of Parklawn Drive between Randolph Road and the CSX Rail bridge (just East of Nebel Street).
Montgomery County-based M. Luis Construction Co., Inc. is performing the work. Crews will be removing the top layer of asphalt and paving a new asphalt surface on top of the existing base course. Work is expected to wrap up in June, as long as the weather cooperates, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.
This week, the Westbard Square project team expanded their closure of Westbard Avenue near the current Westwood Center and future Westbard Square, which is currently under construction.
Westbard Avenue is now closed between Ridgefield Road and the entrance to the existing shopping center. All vehicular traffic must access the Westbard Shops from Massachusetts Avenue, and all Northbound traffic on Westbard Avenue is now diverted into the shopping center. The sidewalk alongside the newly-closed segment of Westbard remains open.
Ridgefield Road is currently closed between Westbard Avenue and MD-190 River Road for roadway realignment as part of the Westbard Square project. Westbard Square will close the existing Giant once the new grocery store and retail space opens. Next phases of the Westbard Square project, currently projected to be completed in 2027, include townhome and apartment construction.
Crabbs Branch Way is currently closed at Indianola Dr. in Derwood as the result of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian that occurred around 7am on Monday, January 23. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, one teenaged patient has been transported by EMS with Priority 2, non-life threatening injuries. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Crabbs Branch Way and Indian Hills Drive, Derwood, collision, involves pedestrian, @mcfrs M703, AT703 responding”
Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Update – Crabbs Branch Way near Indian Hills Drive, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 teenager, Pri2, NLT https://t.co/manKam4Amy
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 23, 2023
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to two separate collisions in between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike/NB I270 on Thursday morning around 8am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the first collision involved multiple vehicles, including one vehicle that hit the median/jersey wall/divider.
The second collision on the OL I495, prior to exit/split to NB I270, involved an overturned vehicle. One adult is is being transported by EMS with Priority 2 trauma. Some lanes are currently blocked prior to exit 34 and drivers should expect delays. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.
Update – OL I495 between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike, another collision involves 3 vehicles, some lanes blocked (NOTE: Two separate incidents in area) https://t.co/Id85JBEUHC
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 29, 2022
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) will soon begin the next phase of a water main replacement project in Chevy Chase. Crews have already replaced water mains under portions of Brookeville Road (MD-186) and several residental streets in Chevy Chase Section Three and The Village of Chevy Chase Section 5.
Crews will be working along Connecticut Avenue throughout the rest of December and January. Approximately 800 feet of water main will be replace, underneath Connecticut Avenue between Rosemary and Thornapple Streets (North of Bradley Lane and South of East–West Highway). According to an Upcoming Project Activity Notice published by WSSC, crews will be working overnight, between 9PM and 5AM, to complete the water main replacement underneath Connecticut Avenue.
Once the water main replacement is complete, crews will then restore the roadway pavement, sidewalks, and landscaping. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission operates more than 5,800 miles of water mains crisscrossing underneath Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Last week the Maryland Department of Transportation announced the next steps for the State of Maryland’s Traffic Relief Plan, which included a10-month extension for private companies to submit proposals. On Friday, Governor-Elect Wes Moore issued the following statement:
“Improvements along I-270 and the Capital Beltway are
essential to our economic growth, quality of life, and
environment; and must be done thoughtfully and
equitably. The Hogan Administration’s decision to delay the potential approval of this project to next year
provides us with an opportunity to build options that are innovative, thoughtful, and inclusive.
Under Lt. Gov.-Elect Aruna Miller’s leadership, the Moore-Miller administration is eager to work collaboratively with Comptroller-elect Brooke Lierman, Treasurer Dereck Davis, the Maryland General Assembly, County Executive Marc Erich, and our communities to find the best path forward.”
Here is my statement on @MDOTNews’ decision on the I-495/I-270 toll lanes contract. pic.twitter.com/nJjP6ieIwQ
— Gov. Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) November 19, 2022
WSSC UPDATE: WATER STATION OPEN – 11/15 – 7pm – 10pm at Clopper Mill Elementary School 18501 Cinnamon Dr., Germantown
Clopper Road (MD-117) is currently closed from Mateny Road to Waring Station Road due to a sinkhole, according to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and expect significant delays. We will post an update when more information is available.
WSSC tweeted the following at 4:30pm: “no timeline just yet, it is still very early to tell. Crews are shutting water off now and will then need to reach the pipe to asses the break.,” and “Due to emergency water main repairs, Clopper Rd is closed in both directions between Mateny Rd and Game Preserve Road. Please use alternate route or avoid area if possible. #DCTraffic #M”
Traffic Alert: Due to emergency water main repairs, Clopper Rd is closed in both directions between Mateny Rd and Game Preserve Road. Please use alternate route or avoid area if possible. #DCTraffic #MDTraffic @WTOPTraffic pic.twitter.com/aad1ATEgqR
— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) November 15, 2022
UPDATE: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call in the area of Fields Road Elementary School in Gaitherburg at approximately 7:20am on Tuesday morning. Two pedestrians were struck by a driver on School Drive (near Muddy Branch Rd). Both patients were transported to the hospital with priority 1 trauma (life-threatening injuries) according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.
According to Gaithersburg Police, School Drive is closed but voters can still park and vote at Fields Road Elementary School if they enter from Muddy Branch Road side. Drivers are also advised to seek alternate routes.
Original Road Closure Report: School Drive is currently closed from Muddy Branch Road to Story Drive as the result of a traffic collision, according to the Gaithersburg Police Department. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect delays. We will post and update when more information is available. Image below courtesy of Google Maps.
Road Closed: School Drive is closed from Muddy Branch Road to Story Drive as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/H27F0ax8iw
— Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) November 8, 2022
Per the City of Rockville:
With the first section of roadway resurfacing on Baltimore Road complete, construction of a shared-use path near Rockville High School is next up as work continues along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side.
Earlier this fall, city contractors completed paving Baltimore Road between First Street and Edmonston Drive. Curb bump outs were installed at Baltimore Road and Grandin Avenue, and at Baltimore Road and South Horners Lane. Crews also completed grading and preparation for the installation of a pervious shared-use path on the south side of Baltimore Road between the Rockville High School driveway and Twinbrook Parkway.
Upcoming work includes installing signage between First Street and Edmonston Drive, and continuing the installation of storm drain structure and pipe between Edmonston Drive and Avery Road. To learn more about this project to improve safety and access on Baltimore Road, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/baltimoreroadproject.
Feature image courtesy of Google Maps.
Below is a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute, courtesy of the Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation.
All work is performed weather permitting. Additional work hours and lane closure times may be necessary to expedite all phases of work and to keep all projects on schedule. Equipment used for construction may be disruptive. Real-time traffic information available at www.chart.maryland.gov or 1-855-466-3511.
• MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) from north of Gold Mine Road to south of Holiday Drive. MD 97 relocation project.
Intermittent off-peak single and multiple lane closures, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and overnight, Sunday through
Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through year-end 2022. (MO746)
• Brookeville Road from MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) to Grayheaven Manor Road. Sewer relocation project. Full 24/7 road
closure with detour through year-end 2022. Drivers should add extra commute time and use MD 97 and MD 108 as
alternate routes. (MO746)
• Brighton Dam Road near MD 97 (Georgia Avenue). MD 97 relocation project excavation and new road resurfacing
work. Off-road activity with an intermittent off-peak flagging operation and single lane closures, Sunday through Saturday from sunrise to sunset through year-end 2022. (MO746)
• MD 108 (Olney Sandy Spring Road) from Olney Mill Road to Brooke Road. Safety and resurfacing project. Off-peak
single daytime lane closures, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and single and multiple overnight lane closures, Sundays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through late summer 2023. (MO029)
• MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) at Jones Bridge Road/Kensington Parkway. Intersection improvement project. Single off-peak lane closures on MD 185, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight, Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and single off-peak lane closures on Jones Bridge Road, weekdays. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight, 7 days per week, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through late summer 2023. (MO5935870)
• MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) from Tilden Lane to Nicholson Lane. Safety and resurfacing project. Off-peak single
daytime lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and single and multiple overnight lane closures, Sundays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through year-end 2022. (MO033)
• I-270 (Eisenhower Highway) from Interstate 70 to I-495 (Capital Beltway). Traffic congestion relief construction
project. Intermittent off-peak single and multiple lane closures, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and single and multiple
overnight lane closures, Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. with intermittent temporary ramp closures with detours up to 24 hours a day through late summer 2023. (MO069)
A traffic collision has 355 south, just before route 118 (Germantown Rd) shut down, with only one lane open, according to Montgomery County Police.
Drivers should seek an alternate route and expect significant delays. We will post an update when more information becomes available.
(~1130a) IAO Frederick Rd., and Germantown Road. IFO Express gas station, collision, some lanes blocked
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 28, 2022
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has 355 south,, just before route 118 shut down, with only one lane open. Drivers should seek an alternate route and expect significant delays. #Trafficadvisory #Roadclosure #MCPD #MCPNews
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 28, 2022
