SHA to Begin Final Resurfacing in October of the Rockville Pike/Cedar Lane Intersection in Bethesda; Overnight Work to Close Lanes

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

The the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin the final phase of roadwork for the MD 355 (Rockville Pike)/ Cedar Lane/West Cedar Lane intersection widening project in Montgomery County in early October, weather permitting. It will take SHA several weeks to pave all turn lanes and through lanes at the intersection. Crews are permitted to close lanes on MD 355 Sundays through Thursdays between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. and weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  More than 55,000 vehicles drive through this intersection daily.

 

The final resurfacing work includes:

• Removing the top layer of asphalt;

• Resurfacing all traffic lanes

• Applying temporary lane markings

“We ask that all drivers and pedestrians be alert and look for the orange - the color of construction signs, cones, barrels and fencing,” said SHA District 3 Engineer Brian Young. “Sidewalk, bicycle and pedestrian path users will be able to safely pass through the work zone by following signage that directs them around closed paths or sections of sidewalk.  SHA appreciates the cooperation of the public as we work to complete this project.”   

This improvement is part of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) intersection projects in Bethesda. 

For the latest real-time travel information, log onto www.md511.org or call 1-855-466-3511 using a hands-free device while driving.

Release ID: 16-194
Media Contact: Robert Shoemake, SHA Project Engineer 301-362-1580