For Immediate Release: Friday, February 21, 2020
From 6 a.m., Saturday, February 22, through 5 a.m., Monday, February 24, the two right southbound lanes on MD 355/Rockville Pike from South Drive to just past Center Drive will be closed for storm drain work.
From 9 a.m., Monday, February 24, through 3 p.m. Friday, February 28, the right northbound lane on MD 355/Rockville Pike from Jones Bridge Road to South Wood Drive will be closed for storm drain installation. Also, the right southbound lane on MD 355/Rockville Pike at Center Drive will be closed for storm drain and curb installation.
From 9 p.m., Friday, February 28, through 5 a.m., Monday, March 2, the right and center northbound lanes on MD 355/Rockville Pike starting at South Drive and ending at Wilson Drive will be closed for bus pad installation.
Construction activity inside the Medical Center Metro Station continues through fall 2020.
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About the Crossing Project
The project will enhance safety and mobility for people and vehicles moving through the heavily trafficked area
located 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.
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.
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. Pay attention to all signs that have been posted to promote safety. Walk or bike only on designated crosswalks, sidewalks and paths.
MCDOT appreciates the patience of everyone who lives, works or travels through the area.
Release ID: 20-034