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Tomorrow through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blue Line trains will single track between Van Dorn St and Franconia-Springfield for thermite welding. This process uses intense heat to join tracks, replace rail, and repair rail defects. 🚇🔵🧵
A service advisory detailing single tracking for Monday, Nov. 2 - Thursday, Nov. 5 on the Red Line from Union Station to Rhode Island Av after 10 p.m., and Blue line from Van Dorn St to Franconia-Springfield from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 6.
November 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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⏰Reminder⏰
With all the excitement associated with #Halloween this weekend, don't forget to #fallback!
#montgomerycountymd #MDCommuters #Sunday #Weekend #mdcommuters #commuting #mdtraffic #mdroads
Five clocks showing different times with text reminding to set clocks back one hour for daylight saving time ending this weekend.
November 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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📲Keep up to date on everything happening with us, by following us on #socialmedia.
#montgomerycountymd #maryland #mdtraffic #mdroads #mdcommuters
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November 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Hey, Drivers🚗! 🎃 Keep a lookout👀for little ghosts👻and ghouls🧟‍♀️scouring the streets for treats this #Halloween. Share the road and drive safe! #BeTheDriver #HALLOWEEN2026 #MDCommuters #PedestrianSafety #VisionZeroMC
Man dressed as a vampire riding an electric scooter past a red SUV with a smiling driver inside on a city street.
October 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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With the time🕰️change that took place yesterday, the different sun🌤️angle can make driving hazardous during your commute. Have a pair of sunglasses😎on hand, slow down🐢, & leave plenty of distance between you🚗 and other vehicles🚙🚚. Don’t let sun☀️ glare sneak up on you! #mdroads #mdcommuters #mdtraffic
Cars densely packed on a wide freeway as the sun sets, illuminating the scene with warm orange hues.
November 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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⭐MCDOT completed upgrades to improve safety near Jackson Road Elementary:
• ➡️ New left‑turn lane for safer bus & emergency access
• 🔶 Updated pavement markings
• 🚗 Improved traffic flow during school drop‑off/pick‑up
• 🏞️ Better access to the nearby rec center
#mdroads #mdcommuters #mdtraffic
October 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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🎉 The Russett Road Project is complete!🎉
👷‍♀️MCDOT crews finished new sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements along Russett Road in #AspenHillMD
🌟Check out the before➡️after in the video!
#VisionZeroMC Marc Elrich #mdroads Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters Montgomery County, MD Government
October 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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⚠️REMINDER⚠️
#MDSHA will close the 3 northbound lanes on I-95 in #HowardCountyMD on Friday, October 30, 2026, for bridge repairs. The closure will take place near Columbia, just before the exit for westbound MD32 (Exit 38B)
▶️https://ow.ly/i2Yy5102qX9 #mdcommuters
3 northbound lanes on I-95 in Howard County to close Friday for bridge repairs – WTOP News
Drivers heading north on Interstate 95 through Howard County this Halloween weekend should expect delays as emergency bridge repairs leave only one lane open.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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🏃‍♀️🚶🌉PLAN AHEAD🌉🚶🏃‍♀️
There will be a Temporary Closure of the Bay Bridge's EASTBOUND span to accommodate the BAY BRIDGE RUN on Sunday, November 8, 2026. ▶️https://ow.ly/oqeS5102KYx #mdtraffic #mdroads #SUNDAY #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #oceancitymd (image from BBR)
Graphic logo of Bay Bridge Run with a stylized bridge and sun over water, date November 8, 2026 below.
November 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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🎃 Be safe this #Halloween in Montgomery County, MD Government
🚨Drivers🚙—slow down, be alert👀, especially in neighborhoods
🚶 Pedestrians—be visible and use sidewalks & crosswalks
📒▶️https://ow.ly/cR2I51015ux #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #trickortreat #halloweennight
Halloween-themed safety poster with children in costumes and a glowing full moon behind bats and a spooky tree.
October 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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🟣🚆REMINDER🚆🚆
Bethesda/Chevy Chase Virtual CAT Meeting
🗓️Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕰️6:00PM
The Purple Line team will provide the latest updates on the project and field questions from community members. #BethesdaMD
▶️https://ow.ly/4XOr5100XXC 📸from Maryland Transit Administration #mdcommuters
Modern purple and white light rail train traveling on tracks through a green, tree-lined area under a partly cloudy sky.
October 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Did you know you can subscribe to all of our #newsletters, sign up to receive our press releases and bookmark our numerous social media platforms all on one webpage?
📰▶️https://ow.ly/eWUX51005hX #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #mdroads #mdtraffic #commuting #transit
October 25, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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🎃Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at #HalloWheaton🎃
🗓️Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕰️12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍HalloWheaton, Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, #WheatonMD
The team will share information about the Veirs Mill Road Flash BRT project.
#ridetheflash #mdcommuters
Green and blue FLASH public transit bus parked, branded with MCDOT Montgomery County Department of Transportation logo.
October 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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🎃Monster Flash at #Twinbrook Library🎃
🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕰️10:00am to 12:00pm
📍202 Meadow Hall Dr, #RockvilleMD
Come explore the Monster Flash not-so-spooky "haunted" bus  along with a bilingual story time, dance party and crafts! #ridetheflash Montgomery County, MD Government #mdcommuters
Cartoon bus designed as a fierce wolf with sharp ears, yellow eyes, and a tail, set against a sun and cloud background.
October 24, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at #Twinbrook Library
🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕰️10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, #RockvilleMD
The project team will share information about the project.
@mcpllibraries.bsky.social #ridetheflash #MDCommuters
Green and blue FLASH bus parked with Veirs Mill Road route signage above it.
October 24, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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After years of community members calling for safety upgrades along a busy stretch of Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Montgomery County, the Maryland State Highway Administration said it’s planning a series of changes.
https://ow.ly/Ggy95100hHV #montgomerycountymd #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters
After residents’ pushback, changes expected along MD-108 in Olney – WTOP News
After years of residents calling for safety upgrades along Olney-Sandy Spring Road, the Maryland State Highway Administration is planning on a series of changes.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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🟣🚆Silver Spring Virtual CAT Meeting🚆🟣
🗓️Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕰️6:00PM
The Purple Line team will provide the latest updates on the project and field questions from community members
▶️https://ow.ly/yTxx50ZYV39 #silverspringmd Montgomery County Council Montgomery County, MD Government #mdcommuters
Modern Purple Line train traveling on tracks with promotional text about Maryland transit expansion.
October 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Join us at the Fall Community Resource Fair in #GburgMD this evening!
🗓️Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕰️5:00pm to 7:00pm
📍909 Clopper Rd, #GaithersburgMD 20878
▶️https://ow.ly/BsE350ZZ5XJ
#ProjectAccess Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #parking #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters
Montgomery County Department of Transportation booth with two smiling staff members promoting community services outdoors.
October 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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🟣🚆Long Branch Virtual CAT Meeting🚆🟣
🗓️Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕰️6:00 PM
The Purple Line team will provide the latest updates on the project and field questions from community members
▶️https://ow.ly/snyU50ZYUTJ Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters Maryland Department of Transportation #commuters
Modern Purple Line train traveling through a green landscape promoting Maryland's 16.2-mile transit line with 21 stations and new connections.
October 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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🚧🚇REMINDER🚇🚧
#WMATA #MetroRail #weekend service for Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Red Line trains will be single tracking between the Silver Spring & Forest Glen stations. ▶️https://ow.ly/F7ah50ZX8oj (📸from #WMATA) #silverspringmd #mdcommuters
Service advisory for Oct 17-18 lists closed stations, modified train services, and single tracking with 10-minute train delays.
October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The #NWS_BaltWash has issued a severe thunderstorm watch👀for @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social until 8:00pm tonight.
⛈️A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH means Be Prepared.
⛈️A Severe Thunderstorm WARNING means Take Action!
▶️ www.weather.gov/lwx/
#montgomerycountymd @capitalweather.com #mdroads #mdcommuters
Thunderstorm Watch: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when severe storms are possible. Stay tuned to forecast updates and monitor sky conditions. Know where to take shelter. Thunderstorm Warning: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when a severe storm is happening or imminent. Take shelter immediately! Check for forecast updates.
October 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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🔴🚇 Scheduled Red Line Track Work🔴🚇
From Mon., Oct. 12 through Fri., Oct. 16, #Metrorail will be single-tracking after 10 p.m. between the #SilverSpringMD and Forest Glen stations for #PurpleLineMD paver repair work. #WMATA #ScheduledTrackWork #mdcommuters
Silver Spring Metro station entrance with a tall sign under a metal canopy and people nearby on a brick-paved area.
October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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🌿 Montgomery County is Open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, Oct. 12 🌿
All MCDOT Ride On buses will operate on regular weekday schedules. Plan your trip and ride with us! 🚍 #RideOn #IndigenousPeoplesDay #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters
Colorful geometric patterns accompany text celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, by Montgomery County and MCDOT.
October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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⭐ #MDCommuters ⭐
#montgomerycountymd #MARCTrains
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MARC Train - Full service on Columbus Day -- MARC Train will operate full service on all three lines on Columbus Day (Monday, October 12). All trains will operate as scheduled. For Brunswick Line passengers, Frederick Transit Me...
https://mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts/28997
October 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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🦌🚨REMINDER🚨🦌
Peak deer season raises risk of collisions and rising repair costs https://ow.ly/c7gx50ZV4YQ #montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #deer #mdroads #mdtraffic
Peak deer season raises risk of collisions and rising repair costs – WTOP News
Each year, the arrival of autumn coincides with deer season, meaning that there's the risk of collisions and a rise in the cost of repairs.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM