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Getting Around Town: May 2 to May 8

Getting Around Town: May 2, 2011

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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  • Fenton Street from Wayne Avenue to Georgia Avenue (various lanes blocked at various times for utility work).
  • Georgia Avenue from Colesville Road to Wayne Avenue (Southbound right lane).
  • Piney Branch Road at Arliss Street (one lane closed for curb repair until May 6).

Long-term Work Zones

  • University Boulevard between Arcola Avenue and Colesville Road for resurfacing - watch for single lane closures on University, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and overnight Sunday through Thursday 9:00 p.m. to  5:00 am; watch for double lanes closures overnight Sunday through Thursday 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

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