For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 31, 2019
From Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, two nighttime southbound lane closures are expected on Rockville Pike between South Drive and Center Drive for new manhole installation.
From Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, daytime, southbound, right lane closures are expected on Rockville Pike between South Drive and Jones Bridge Road for pole removal and landscape installation.
Starting Monday, August 5, daytime, northbound right lane and sidewalk closures expected on Rockville Pike at the new east underpass headhouses for backfill and glass installation. Sidewalk detours to be installed.
Construction activity inside the Medical Center Metro Station has commenced and will continue thru fall 2020.
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, near the Medical Center Metro Station, NIH, and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. When it is completed by mid-2020, the Crossing Project will provide a safe and more efficient environment for people and vehicles to get through this heavily trafficked area.
The Crossing Project has two main components: 1) A shallow pedestrian underpass connecting Naval Support Activity Bethesda/Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on the east side of Rockville Pike to NIH and the bus/commuter transit center on the west side; and 2) Deep elevators on the Navy side of Rockville Pike to the Metrorail mezzanine.
In addition, the Crossing Project includes pedestrian safety and traffic and transit improvements to the nearby intersections of MD 355 (Rockville Pike) @ Jones Bridge Road and Center Drive (NIH), and at MD 355 @ Woodmont Avenue.
A Safety Reminder:
As construction of the Crossing Project at the Medical Center Metro Station moves forward, the Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation (MCDOT) urges people to exercise caution as they walk, bike or travel near the construction zone. Please pay attention to all signs that have been posted for your safety. Walk or bike only on designated crosswalks, sidewalks and paths.
In the meantime, MCDOT appreciates the patience of everyone who lives, works or travels through the area.
Release ID: 19-128