Lane and Sidewalk Closures Planned on Rockville Pike for Feb. 25 - March 1

For Immediate Release: Friday, February 22, 2019

One southbound curb lane of Rockville Pike and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed Monday thru Friday, February 25 – March 1, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The lane and sidewalk will be closed between South Drive (NIH) and Center Drive (NIH) for bus pad, roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.

One northbound lane of Rockville Pike may be closed during the same period between Jones Bridge Road and South Wood Road (NSAB/Walter Reed) for roadway reconstruction.

Map of the Rockville Pike/Jones Bridge Road/Woodmont Ave Intersection

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.

Release ID: 19-030
Media Contact: Maureen McNulty 240-777-7199