Expect Upcoming Temporary Lane Closures in Bethesda on MD 355/Rockville Pike

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 16, 2020

As Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) continues construction of the Crossing Project, those traveling in the vicinity on MD355/Rockville Pike will experience the following temporary closures:

• From 9 p.m., Friday, March 13, through 5 a.m., Monday, March 16, the right and center southbound lanes of MD 355/Rockville Pike from Wilson Drive to just past South Drive will be closed for roadway restoration.
• From 9 a.m., Monday, March 16, through 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 the right northbound and southbound lanes of MD 355/Rockville Pike from Jones Bridge Road to just past South Wood Drive will be closed for curb and storm drain installation.

Also, WSSC will be working on the southbound lane of MD 355/Rockville Pike going onto the Woodmont Avenue ramp. 

Construction activity inside the Medical Center Metro Station continues through fall 2020.  View this information En Espanol and view an informative flyer in English and Spanish.

About the Crossing Project

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. 

• All construction activities within the Metrorail 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. 
• The Crossing 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.

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. 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: 20-053
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389