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Montgomery County to Install ‘Dynamic Speed Signs’ Informing Drivers of Their Actual Speed on Brink Road in Gaithersburg

Published June 24, 2021 at 5:39PM

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be installing permanent, “dynamic speed signs” (DSS) on Brink Road in Gaithersburg to provide real-time speeds to drivers. The campaign is a pilot program under the Montgomery County Vision Zero initiative to eliminate severe injuries and fatalities from traffic-related incidents by 2030. Two signs will face eastbound traffic and two will face westbound.

Germantown

Southbound Lanes on Great Seneca Highway Closed Due to Downed Power Lines

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2021 at 3:39PM

Southbound Lanes on Great Seneca Highway Closed Due to Downed Power Lines

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer is reporting that a dump truck ‘truck bed’ went up and brought down wires and traffic signals at Great Seneca Hwy and Richter Farm Rd.

Rockville

Baltimore Road in Rockville Closing for Several Months

By Cordell Pugh

Published June 21, 2021 at 12:04PM | Updated June 21, 2021 at 3:25PM

As part of the City of Rockville’s Baltimore Road project, crews will close Baltimore Road for several months beginning on or about Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The roadway is expected to remain closed through mid-October.

The closure will be implemented between Gladstone Drive and Broadwood Drive. Crews have installed pedestrian and vehicle detour signage to safely guide motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists following the detour route.

Highways / Interstates

Construction and Maintenance Planned Lane Closures for Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2021 at 1:23PM | Updated July 22, 2021 at 11:23AM

Construction and Maintenance Planned Lane Closures for Montgomery County

Per MDOT:

MoCo

MoCo Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Program Which Will Lower Some Speed Limits to 20 Miles Per Hour

By Patrick Herron

Published June 17, 2021 at 2:48PM

MoCo Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Program Which Will Lower Some Speed Limits to 20 Miles Per Hour

Per Montgomery County:

Aspen Hill

Happening Now: Multicar Accident on Veirs Mill Road

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2021 at 2:54PM

Happening Now: Multicar Accident on Veirs Mill Road

There was a multi car accident on Veirs Mill Rd. near the intersection of Gaynor Rd. around 2:30pm on Tuesday afternoon. On-site witnesses tell us that there were a total of nine cars involved.

Germantown

I-270 Ramp Meter Testing Begins June 16

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2021 at 9:07AM

I-270 Ramp Meter Testing Begins June 16

Per the Maryland State Highway Administration:

Gaithersburg

Local Police Agencies Address Excessive Exhaust Noise on 355

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2021 at 9:48PM | Updated June 10, 2021 at 8:43AM

Local Police Agencies Address Excessive Exhaust Noise on 355

On the evening on June 8, Maryland State Police, Montgomery County Police, Gaithersburg Police, and Rockville Police formed a joint initiative to combat loud exhaust & excessive speed violations on 355 from Professional Drive to Edmonston Drive.

Highways / Interstates

Construction and Maintenance Planned Lane Closures for Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2021 at 10:59AM

Construction and Maintenance Planned Lane Closures for Montgomery County

Per MDOT:

MoCo

Accident on Georgia Ave. and Forest Glen Road, Some Lanes Blocked

By Patrick Herron

Published May 25, 2021 at 1:37PM

Accident on Georgia Ave. and Forest Glen Road, Some Lanes Blocked

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescure Pete Piringer is reporting an accident involving two vehicles at Georgia Avenue and Forest Glen Road.

Bethesda

Tuesday Morning Update: Water Main Break on 355 Near Georgetown Prep

By Patrick Herron

Published May 24, 2021 at 4:46PM | Updated May 25, 2021 at 8:09AM

Water Main Break on 355 Near Georgetown Prep

Tuesday AM Update from WSSC: