State Agrees to Evaluate Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties Alternative for I270/I495 Traffic Relief Plan That Includes Multimodal Options

For Immediate Release: Friday, July 26, 2019

Montgomery County, in partnership with Prince George’s County, has successfully advocated for evaluation of a more complete and environmentally sensitive approach to the State’s plans for easing congestion on I-270 and I-495. MDOT announced its decision to consider the alternative in a July 24 meeting of the Transportation Planning Board at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

The new alternative to be studied includes managed lanes, reversible lanes, active traffic management techniques, spot improvements, expansion of park & ride facilities and dedicates some toll revenues to already planned transit projects. 

 

 

Release ID: 19-124
Media Contact: Maureen McNulty 240-777-7199