Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 18, 2019

From Monday, March 25 at 9:00 a.m., through Friday, March 29, at 3:00 p.m., one Southbound curb lane of Rockville Pike and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed between South Drive (NIH) and Center Drive (NIH) for roadway and sidewalk reconstruction. One northbound lane of Rockville Pike and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed between Chestnut Street and Jones Bridge Road for relocation of a utility pole.

From Friday, March 29, at 9:00 p.m., through Monday, April 1, at 5:00 a.m., two Southbound lanes will be closed on Rockville Pike at the Crossing Project to replace a water line across Rockville Pike. This work will be completed over several weekend shifts

View 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.

• Details about the MD 355 Crossing Project visit md355crossing.com
• View map of the Crossing Project construction area.
• View pictures of the construction and of signs for safe pedestrian/cycling detours.
• View video to see what’s happening underground.

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.