Lane Closures Planned for Next Two Weeks on Rockville Pike

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 18, 2018

 

Single lane closures are planned for Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 29 on Rockville Pike as follows:

• Single lane closure, Monday through Friday, June 18 to 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:  Rockville Pike, northbound between Jones Bridge Road and South Drive;

• Nightime double lane closures, Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and 21, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m:  Rockville Pike north/south, between Jones Bridge Road and South Drive;

• Single lane closure, Monday through Friday, June 25 to 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:  southbound Rockville Pike, between Gateway Drive and Center Drive.

 

The lane closures will occur weather and work conditions permitting. The closures are part of the construction process for the MD 355 Crossing Project. See construction drawings of the area online.

 

About the Crossing Project:

 

This work is part of the ongoing construction of the Crossing Project at the Medical Center Metro Station, which will build: 1) A shallow, pedestrian underpass connecting the National Institutes of Health and the bus/commuter transit center on the west side with the Naval Support Activity Bethesda/Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on the east side of Rockville Pike; and 2) Deep elevators on the Navy side of MD 355 to the Metrorail mezzanine.  When completed by the end of 2021, the Crossing will provide a safer environment for people and vehicles in this heavily trafficked area.

 

A Safety Reminder:

 

As construction of the Crossing Project at the Medical Center Metro Station continues, residents are reminded to exercise caution as they walk, bike or travel near the construction zone. Pay attention to all posted signs, walk or bike only on designated crosswalks, sidewalks and paths, and do not walk in the road or in the construction zone.

 

See photos of the construction project online.

Release ID: 18-127
Media Contact: Esther Bowring 240-777-7170