Montgomery Drivers Could Be Affected by Temporary Weekend Closures March 20-23 on ICC for MDTA Tolling System Upgrades

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 19, 2020

Montgomery County drivers who use the Intercounty Connector (ICC/MD 200) could be affected by temporary weekend road closures March 20-23 as the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) implements its next generation electronic tolling systems. Part of those upgrades, which will continue through early April, will include replacing existing tolling hardware and software at all toll facilities.

Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 20, until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 23, traffic heading eastbound on ICC/MD 200 will be detoured at New Hampshire Avenue. The detour will direct motorists south on New Hampshire Avenue to Columbia Pike, then north on Columbia Pike back to eastbound ICC/MD 200.

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.

To sign up for email and text alerts or view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov. Real-time updates on major incidents can be followed on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA.

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Release ID: 20-103
Media Contact: Kelly Melhem 410-537-1017