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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Beginning Wednesday, March 19, Sweepstakes Road in Damascus will experience closures, lane shifts, and temporary detours due to construction. The project is scheduled to take 3-5 days to complete, weather permitting. Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

Ride On Bus Route 90 may see delays due to construction. Access to bus stops will be provided but may be shifted from regular locations. Pay attention to signage and flaggers.  

The following stops may be impacted: 

  • 26292: Sweepstakes Road & Cutstail Drive 

  • 26294: Sweepstakes Road & Cutstail Drive  

  • 26304: Sweepstakes Road & Cutstail Drive  

  • 26306: Sweepstakes Road & Cutstail Drive  

  • 26296: Sweepstakes Road & Newbury Road  

  • 26302: Sweepstakes Road & Showbarn Lane  

For the most up-to-date bus service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. In addition, information is available at rideonbus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts or by texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts.      

For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.     

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Release ID: 25-047
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282

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