My I-95 Nightmare – One Woman’s Story
It was last week’s nightmare scenario when hundreds of drivers were stranded on I-95 in Virginia – many of them Montgomery County residents trying to make their way home on… Read More
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I-270 Ramp Meters Will Fully Activate on Wednesday
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced that they are fully activating new ramp meters on I-270 in Montgomery County on Wednesday. The traffic control system, which will… Read More
Pepco Construction Will Disrupt Traffic on Randolph Road in Rockville Later This Month
Construction for a new Pepco substation will cause major traffic disruptions on part of Randolph Road in Rockville beginning later this month. Per a press release from the county, the… Read More
Water Main Break Repaired; Silver Spring Traffic Still Affected Sunday
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission completed emergency repairs to a water main on Wayne Avenue between Georgia Avenue and Ramsey Avenue in Silver Spring overnight Saturday. However, traffic remained closed Sunday… Read More
Study Scrutinizes Police Role in Traffic Enforcement
Maryland law entrusts traffic enforcement to its local police departments. To reduce major vehicle collisions and racial profiling, Montgomery County is considering taking traffic enforcement away from the police and… Read More
County Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Pilot Program to Reduce Speed Limit on Select Roads
Montgomery County leaders on Thursday launched a new pilot program called “20 is Plenty” to reduce the speed limit on select roads to 20 miles per hour. The program is… Read More
County Announces Construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda
The construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda will close two lanes on Montgomery Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and Waverly Street during mid-summer. It will occur near the future building located… Read More
Executive Boulevard and Old Georgetown Road Intersection Will Close for Several Months
The intersection of Executive Boulevard and Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda will be closed beginning Monday for an estimated five months due to construction work, according to a release… Read More
New State Police Initiative Will Address Excessive Speeding in County
The Maryland State Police, alongside partners including Montgomery County’s department, will target excessive speeding in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties through a new initiative announced Monday. Thirty-five traffic detail from… Read More
Montgomery County Plans on Doubling Number of Traffic Cameras
Beginning as early as 2021, drivers speeding through Montgomery County might fall victim to newly added speed and red-light cameras, as the county plans to double the number in use.… Read More
Assistant Police Chief Says Officers are Reluctant to Enforce Traffic Laws
Montgomery County Assistant Police Chief Thomas Didone said racial concerns combined with a lack of concern for traffic safety have made officers reluctant to enforce traffic laws. “To be honest… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 23, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Oct. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Car-Free Streets: Montgomery Parks is expanding its open streets initiative on weekends amid the COVID-19… Read More