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Montgomery Drivers Could Be Affected in Temporary Road Closures Over the Next Two Weeks on ICC for MDTA Tolling System Upgrades
For Immediate Release: Friday, February 21, 2020
Montgomery County drivers who use the Intercounty Connector (ICC/MD 200) could be affected by temporary road closures over the next two weeks as the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) implements its next generation electronic tolling systems. Part of those upgrades will include replacing existing tolling hardware and software at all toll facilities.
Although the locations will change, it is expected that the work will lead to temporary lane closures through April.
Beginning 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, and continuing until 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, westbound ICC/MD 200 traffic will be detoured at Layhill Road (MD 182). The detour route will direct motorists north on Layhill Road to west on Norbeck Road and north on Georgia Avenue (MD 97) back to westbound ICC/MD 200.
Beginning 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, and continuing until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, westbound traffic on the ICC/MD 200 will be detoured at US 1. The detour route will direct motorists west on Ritz Way to north on Konterra Drive, then south on I-95 collector-distributor lanes to westbound ICC/MD 200.
Beginning 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, and continuing until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 2, westbound ICC/MD 200 traffic will be detoured at I-95. The detour route will direct motorists south on I-95 to west on MD 212 (Exit 29B), to right on Cherry Hill Road and north on Columbia Pike (US 29) back to westbound ICC/MD 200.
The remaining schedule features eastbound and westbound gantry upgrades between New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) and US 29 (Columbia Pike), eastbound gantry upgrades between Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and Layhill Road (MD 182), work between Columbia Pike (US 29) and I-95, and between I-95 and US 1, during weekends and off-peak periods in March/early April. MDTA will issue additional traffic advisories as those detour plans are finalized. Those traveling between I-370 and I-95/US 1 may consider taking I-495 when detours are in effect.
The temporary detours are needed due to the amount of equipment and work crews involved and to help ensure the safety of workers and motorists.
MDTA plans to have crews working on one gantry in each direction of the ICC per weekend. MDTA will issue additional traffic advisories as work progresses and schedules are finalized. Work will be scheduled during off-peak hours, including weekends and overnight.
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