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MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed New Sidewalks in Wheaton Hills

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 5, 2017

MCDOT will hold a public hearing to seek input about a proposal to build new sidewalks in the Wheaton Hills Community in Wheaton. The hearing is planned for Tuesday, April 18 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Highland Elementary School All Purpose Room, 3100 Medway Street, Silver Spring. MCDOT is recommending sidewalks for:

  • Galt Avenue from Veirs Mill Road/MD 586 to Henderson Avenue
  • Blueridge Avenue from Grandview to Parker avenues
  • Dawson Avenue from Newport Mill Road to Galt Avenue
  • Parker Avenue from Newport Mill Road to Avena Street
  • Hardy Avenue from Judson Road to Ivanhoe Street
  • Henderson Avenue from Galt Avenue to Georgia Avenue/MD 97

MCDOT is committed to improving pedestrian mobility and safety.


More information about the proposed sidewalk projects or the upcoming public hearing is available by calling 240-777-7270 during business hours.


Release ID: 17-084
Media Contact: Esther Bowring 240-777-7155

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