Press Releases - Department of Transportation
On March 25, MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing About Proposed Sidewalk Construction in Kemp Mill Estates Community in Silver Spring
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
At an upcoming public hearing, residents will have an opportunity to present oral and/or written comments concerning construction of sidewalks in the Kemp Mill Estates community in Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold the meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:15 p.m. in the all-purpose room of Kemp Mill Elementary School, located at 411 Sisson Street, Silver Spring.
For those who cannot attend the hearing in person, it will be broadcast live online at montgomerycounty.adobeconnect.com/kempmillsidewalks.
Audio and video of the hearing will be recorded and may be posted online at the conclusion of the hearing.
The proposed sidewalks will enhance safety for those with disabilities, pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel to schools and nearby facilities. Public input helps determine whether or not to proceed with constructing all or a portion of the sidewalks.
The sidewalks are proposed for the:
- North side of Hermleigh Road from Stonington Place to Kemp Mill Road;
- South side of Stonington Place from Lovejoy Street to Hermleigh Road;
- East side of Lovejoy Street from 11525 Lovejoy Street to Stonington Place; and
- Path between Lovejoy Street and Auth Lane located between 11710 Lovejoy Street and 11712 Lovejoy Street and ending between 11725 Auth Lane and 11729 Auth Lane.
Reserve a time to testify at the hearing and/or submit written comments. You may schedule an appointment to review the project files at MCDOT’s Division of Transportation Engineering office. Contact:
MCDOT - Annual Sidewalk Program
Division of Transportation Engineering
100 Edison Park Drive, 4th Floor
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-777-7271
Interpreter services will be provided upon request. Allow five business days advance notice when requesting interpreter services. If special services or aids are needed, call 240-777-7271. The Kemp Mill Elementary School is accessible.
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389
