Montgomery Community Media

In this Montgomery Plans video, find out the latest about the Planning Department’s Mobility Assessment Report. Planners Eric Graye and Jose Dory discuss the report and you will find out the number one most congested intersections in Montgomery County. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Another round of wintry precipitation is expected Sunday night and most of Monday, with significant snow accumulations possible across the region. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is carefully tracking the storm, is ready to respond and reminds travelers to monitor weather forecasts in advance of the storm. In addition to the regular complement of […]

As snow begins to fall, the Montgomery County’s 311 Call Center will open at 10 p.m. tonight and remain open all night and through the day Monday. Residents can report issues associated with the storm, such as downed trees, by calling 311 or 240.777.0311, or visiting the website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311. The TTY number is 301.251.4850. […]

The city of Gaithersburg has declared a snow emergency beginning at 12 a.m. on March 3. All cars parked on snow emergency routes must be removed or they could be ticketed or towed. Gaithersburg officials have also announced that recycling and bulk pick-up for Monday, March 3 is being suspended. For those whose regular recycling […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow from 10 p.m. tonight (Feb. 17) until 6 a.m. on Feb. 18. According to the advisory, snow may end as a brief period of sleet and freezing rain. Here’s what you should know: Accumulations: 1-2 inches, little or no ice accumulation from freezing […]

UPDATED Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has declared that the “Snow Emergency” for Montgomery County will be extended through Friday, Feb. 14. County officials continue to urge residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. A “Snow Emergency” declaration means that parking is prohibited along routes signed and marked as a “Snow Emergency Route.” Vehicles […]

It’s been an active and cold winter. Community Relations Manager Tom Pogue  of the Department of Transportation provides an update about how crews are working to keep the county’s roads clear of snow and ice this winter. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County crews have poured more than 50,000 tons of salt on 5,000 lane miles of county roads since the winter began late last year. That’s the word from Keith Compton, division chief for Montgomery County’s Department of Highway Services. Compton said that’s certainly a lot more than last year because this winter has seen […]

The State Highway Administration (SHA) reminds travelers to stay alert for changing conditions this evening.   Highway crews continue to monitor, patrol and treat state roads.  Several lane closures and power outages affecting traffic signals can be found throughout central and northern Maryland.   For a list of reported closures, visit www.chart.maryland.gov Drivers are reminded […]

With temperatures in the 50’s on Feb. 2, it’s hard to believe another round (or two or three) of wintry weather is on the way. State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing for another storm, though this one is complicated by temperatures and timing. With precipitation expected to begin in the early Monday hours after […]