Montgomery Community Media

The Maryland State Highway Administration is reminding commuters of the following road closures in Montgomery County this weekend: I-495 (Capital Beltway) Bridge over Stoneybrook Road/Jones Bridge Road (between MD 185 and Seminary Road) – Bridge joint repairs – Double lane closures Sundays through Thursday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. through November 20. Northbound and […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) announced that the Southbound MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) ramp to the Inner Loop of I-495 will close tonight until 5 a.m. Tuesday for resurfacing. According to a news release, drivers should use southbound MD 355, turn left on Jones Bridge Road, turn left on MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) and […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Street Beat: In Gaithersburg, State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are resurfacing Quince Orchard Road between Orchard Ridge Road and MD 355, from 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. today – Thursday, weather permitting. 2. Flu Shot: Have you got your flu shot? A Montgomery […]

In Takoma Park, Carroll Avenue is closed to traffic at the Sligo Creek bridge. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration will use electronic message boards to guide traffic.  

Commuters on I-270 in northern Montgomery County may want to factor in some extra time this week. That’s because the MD 121 Bridge over I-270 is being widened by one lane in each direction as part of the road work for the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. During construction this week, crews will need to close lanes […]

As part of the $12 million Carroll Avenue bridge rehabilitation, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will close Carroll Avenue between Jefferson Street and Flower Avenue beginning this week in Takoma Park. “The Carroll Avenue Bridge will close on the morning of Monday, July 25 and remain closed for a period of […]

This just in: River Road is closed at Lake Potomac Drive for emergency utility work. Commuters should seek an alternate route. Emergency utility work closes River Road (MD 190) at Lake Potomac Drive. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic — MC Emergency Mgt (@ReadyMontgomery) July 19, 2016 Emergency utility work closes River Road (MD […]

Here are five things to know today, July 6, in Montgomery County: 1.  Summer of Safety: It’s going to be a hot one today, and county officials are reminding residents of the importance of staying hydrated if you are playing or working outdoors. 2. Climb-a-Tree: Bring the kids to Wall Park in Rockville where local arborists […]

Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are slated to begin resurfacing University Boulevard between Williamsburg Drive and Franklin Avenue in Silver Spring this week. The work is officially scheduled to begin on July 6, and motorists should prepare for overnight road closures and detours. According to a news release, construction crews are planning to grind […]

UPDATED Commuters take note: beginning June 10th, the State Highway Administration (SHA) plans to temporarily close two lanes on the Outer Loop of I-495 from Georgia Avenue to Connecticut Avenue. According to the SHA, at approximately 9 p.m. crews will begin emergency repairs to the I-495 Bridge over Jones Mill Road/Stonybrook Drive. Officials said the […]