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Getting Around Town: May 16 - May 22

Patch's Weekly Guide to Road Closures and Traffic Issues.

Each Monday, we’ll bring you the latest information on construction delays, road closures and other issues that affect traffic in Silver Spring.

Regular Road Closings

  • Ellsworth Drive from Fenton Street to Georgia Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic each weekend from Friday 5:00 p.m. to Sunday 11:00 p.m.

 Short-term Work Zones

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  • Eastbound University Boulevard (Rte.193) at Dennis Avenue - left turn lane may be blocked.
  • Westbound University Boulevard (Rte.193) at Dennis Avenue - left turn lane may be blocked.
  • Eastbound Wayne Avenue at Fenton Street - two right lanes may be blocked.
  • Northbound Georgia Avenue (Rte. 97) at Silver Spring Ave – left lane may be blocked.
  • Southbound Georgia Avenue (Rte. 97) at Silver Spring Ave – left lane may be blocked.

 Long-term Work Zones

  • Forest Glen Community Street, Sidewalk and Curb Renewal (now 29% complete) – Look for one-way traffic on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. with flaggers directing traffic. View the attached map and PDF for more information.
  • Work on resurfacing University Boulevard between Arcola Avenue and Colesville Road continues - watch for single lane closures on University, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and overnight Sunday through Thursday 9:00p.m. - 5:00 a.m.; watch for double lanes closures overnight Sunday through Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

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