Press Releases - Department of Transportation
What to Expect During Construction of MCDOT’s Crossing Project Jan. 17-22
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 17, 2020
From 9 p.m. Friday, January 17, through 11 p.m. Saturday, January 18, two right northbound lanes of MD 355/Rockville Pike, starting at South Wood Drive, will be closed for a new bus pad installation, weather permitting.
From 9 p.m. Sunday, January 19, through 6 a.m. Friday, January 24, there will be single lane closures around the MD 355/Rockville Pike and South Drive/South Wood Drive intersection for signal modification.
From 9 a.m. Monday, January 20, through 3 p.m. Friday, January 24, the right southbound lane of MD 355/Rockville will be closed between South Drive and Center Drive for sidewalk installation and signal modifications.
On Tuesday, January 21 or Wednesday, January 22, Gate 2 of the Navy entrance will be closed for trench construction between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Construction activity inside the Medical Center Metro Station has commenced and will continue through fall 2020.
Two new Metro entrance elevators are being constructed on the Navy Side of Rockville Pike, along with a connecting passageway from the mezzanine level to the new elevators to serve passengers going to and from the Walter Reed/Naval Support Activity Bethesda. All construction activities within the station will take place behind or within partitioned areas on the platform and mezzanine levels and will be performed during non-service hours. Work is not expected to impede access to or inside the station. Project completion is anticipated in fall 2020.
View map of the Rockville Pike/Jones Bridge Road/Woodmont Avenue 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, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. When it is completed in Fall 2020, the Crossing Project will enhance safety and mobility for people and vehicles moving 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, traffic and transit improvements to the nearby intersections of MD 355 (Rockville Pike) at Jones Bridge Road and Center Drive (at NIH), and at MD 355 and Woodmont Avenue.
- 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.
For more information, visit md355crossing.com.
A Safety Reminder:
As construction of the Crossing Project at the Medical Center Metro Station moves forward, the Montgomery County Department 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.
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389
