(April 14, 2015) – Early Saturday morning, April 18 (weather permitting), Traffic Engineering Systems, LLC will close the two right lanes on southbound MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) from Spring Street to Fenwick Lane for a crane operation in Silver Spring.
Beginning at 7 a.m., a large crane will move into place that will lift materials onto the roof at Pantzer Properties’ The Point at Silver Spring building located at 8750 Georgia Avenue, which is near the ramps to I-495 (Capital Beltway). All traffic lanes should be open no later than 4 p.m. that day. In case of inclement weather, the work would be rescheduled for Saturday, April 25.
Drivers should plan ahead and add extra travel time. Traffic Engineering Systems, LLC may use arrow panels, construction barrels, cones and a flagging operation to direct motorists safely through the crane operation work zone. Electronic messaging signs were placed along MD 97 last week alerting motorists to the lane closures.
Sidewalks along southbound MD 97 from Spring Street to Fenwick Lane will be closed during the crane operation. Pedestrians will be directed to safe crossings and sidewalks along northbound MD 97.
In addition to this project, drivers may also encounter mobile or short-term work zones.
Click here for a listing of major SHA projects in Maryland. Always expect the unexpected, pay extra close attention and drive slowly through any work zone. Whether it’s a tree trimming operation or a bridge project, be aware when orange is there: Think Orange (the color of construction equipment and signs), stay alert and slow down. Everyone is at risk.
In four out of five work zone-related crashes, it is the driver or passenger who is injured or killed. In 2014, nine people lost their lives in Maryland work zone crashes, including four highway workers. While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to keep traffic safely moving in work zones, please partner with us because work zone safety is everyone’s business – slow down and stay alert. Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.
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