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🚧 Redland Road Bridge Update 🚧
Weather delays mean the Mill Creek bridge construction on Redland Road will continue through October 11, 2026. #RideOnMCT Routes 53 and 57 will be affected.
Thanks for your patience! More info▶️https://tinyurl.com/43du3umf #mdroads Maryland Department of Transportation
Construction site with a large crane lifting materials near a concrete foundation surrounded by trees under a blue sky. Construction workers in safety gear guide a large concrete wall panel being lifted by a Volvo excavator at a muddy site surrounded by trees. Construction workers guide large precast concrete panels into place at a building foundation site surrounded by forest. Construction workers install a concrete bridge over a rocky, dry riverbed surrounded by dense forest trees.
September 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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🚸ICYMI🚸
Last week a neighborhood project to slow drivers🚙down, improve safety for all users along Wheaton’s McComas Avenue marked it's first milestone.
▶️ https://ow.ly/OiFM50ZNZ30 Kate Stewart (she, her) Montgomery County Council Natali Fani-González #visionzero #mdroads #mdtraffic
Quiet suburban street intersection with new sidewalks and street markings on a lined street with trees and houses under a clear sky.
September 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The arrival of fall🍂 means it's time for farmers to start harvesting their crops🌽; please be on the lookout👀 for slow-moving 🚜farm equipment🚜on rural roads in the #MontgomeryCountyMD Ag Reserve. 🚜👉https://bit.ly/3LyJkvR (📸 from #MdAgDept) #MDTraffic Maryland Department of Transportation #mdroads
Green tractor driving on a rural road with a caution sign urging drivers to approach and pass carefully.
September 19, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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🚧ICYMI🚧
There will be a 🚧road closure🚧 associated with Poolesville Days this Saturday, September 19, 2026.
📍Fisher Avenue will be closed to traffic between Wootton and Elgin from 7:00am - 5:00PM. ▶️https://ow.ly/SQwT50ZOOHc
#weekend #PoolesvilleMD #mcpnews #mdroads #mdtraffic #
Aerial map showing shuttle routes and visitor parking areas around a high school and church with festival pedestrian zones marked in red.
September 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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🚧REMINDER🚧
There will be ROAD CLOSURES associated with #BurtonsvilleDay on Saturday, September 19, 2026 starting 9:30am.
🚧Details▶️https://ow.ly/R5kn50ZOqeX
Montgomery County, MD Government #mcpnews Montgomery County Council @mcpllibraries.bsky.social #BurtonsvilleMD #mdroads #mdtraffic #weekend
Road closures on Old Columbia Pike and Perrywood Drive during Burtonsville Day 2026 from 9:30 to around 11:30 am. Old Columbia Pike will be closed from Old Briggs Chaney Road (Paint Branch High School) to Marilyn J. Praisner Library from 9:30 am until approximately 11:30 am. ​ Perrywood Drive will be also closed from Carson Drive to Old Columbia Pike from 9:30 am until approximately 11:00 am
September 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Seeing👀double?
That’s trouble⚠️
Distracted and speeding drivers are a dangerous duo we don't need. #BeTheDriver #AggressiveDriving #VisionZeroMC #MDTraffic #MDRoads #MDCommuters PIO Pete Piringer
Warning that speeding alone is deadly, but speeding while texting is even deadlier, with simple car and driver icons.
July 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Maryland’s #MoveOverLaw is in place to protect law enforcement🚓, emergency responders🚒, and any motorist🚙 that may encounter a roadside emergency and must stop near travel lanes. #weekend #summertravel PIO Pete Piringer Maryland Department of Transportation #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters
July 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Happy #4thOfJuly, freedom (and safe driving) for all! Make it a 4th of July to remember — but only for the right reason - Say NO to #ImpairedDriving!!
#BeTheDriver #montgomerycountymd #MDRoads #MDTraffic #VisionZeroMC WRAP
A cocktail with an American flag and a car key with locks, symbolizing not mixing drinking and driving.
July 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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.@mcpnews and #MCDOT are reminding holiday travelers who choose to celebrate with alcohol🍷🍹🍺 to plan ahead for a safe ride🚖home ahead of Independence Day, Saturday, July 4 and throughout the three-day #holiday #weekend.
🔗 https://ow.ly/cErK50ZfTow #VisionZeroMC WRAP #mdroads #mdtraffic
Two glasses of beer with patriotic bunting and text asking if plans include drinks, paired with a hand holding a phone requesting a ride on a map app.
June 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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🚧🎆ICYMI🎆🚧
The City of Rockville's Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026 starting at 7 p.m. at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Dr #RockvilleMD. There will be numerous road closures associated with this event.
▶️ https://ow.ly/5XYw50ZhyQu #mdroads #mdtraffic
Map showing Independence Day road closures and resident access in Rockville, highlighting closed streets and parking areas near King Farm Park.
June 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Maryland’s #MoveOverLaw is in place to protect law enforcement🚓, emergency responders🚒, and any motorist🚙 that may encounter a roadside emergency and must stop near travel lanes. #weekend #summertravel Maryland Department of Transportation TheMDTA #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters
June 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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🏍️When the road gets hot♨️, keep your cool🧊on two wheels. Stay safe, stay alert, and ride smart! 🏍️ PIO Pete Piringer Maryland Department of Transportation #MDTraffic #MDRoads #MDCommuters #visionzeromc #motorcyclesafety
Close-up of a motorcycle with the phrase 'live to rev another day' on the fuel tank and a safety message urging drivers to save lives.
June 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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🚧ICYMI🚧
Due to bridge construction over Mill Creek on Redland Road in #DerwoodMD, the road will be closed in this area until Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This closure will impact MCDOT's #RideOn Bus Routes 53 and 57.
✳️Details▶️ https://ow.ly/8HLG50Zggp7 #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #mdroads
Maryland MCDOT Ride On bus service changes announced for riders to stay informed.
June 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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🚧ICYMI🚧
The street closure beginning at 4831 Langdrum Lane will prohibit vehicle traffic from 8:00AM until 5:00PM, on Tuesday, July 7 & Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
⭐NO cars will be permitted beyond this point once work begins each day. #MDRoads #MDTraffic Montgomery County, MD Government #chevychasemd
Notice of tree removal and temporary road closure at 4835 Langdrum Ln, Chevy Chase, MD, scheduled for July 7-8.
June 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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✨🚧Fresh pavement on Chalon Drive! 🚧✨
Recent residential road resurfacing has made for a smoother commute for Bradley Hills Grove neighbors. The photo highlights work on the road’s eastbound lane repaving. #mdroads #mdtraffic #montgomerycountymd #infastructureimprovements
Road paving machine laying fresh asphalt on a rural road with a worker guiding the process under green trees.
June 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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🚧Fresh improvements on Burdette Road! 🚧
MCDOT contract crews recently completed residential road resurfacing, & these photos capture part of the process from the milling work during base repairs to the smooth, newly resurfaced finish. #mdroads #mdtraffic Montgomery County, MD Government
Graphic has three photos showing heavy machinery and workers resurfacing Burdette Road surrounded by green trees during a sunny day. "Burdette Road Resurfacing Project."
June 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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‼️🟣REMINDER🟣‼️
Montgomery County, MD Government Maryland Department of Transportation PIO Pete Piringer Purple Line #bethesdamd #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuters
Bethesda/Chevy Chase Area: June 19, 2026 Overnight Utility Construction on Wisconsin Avenue Update: A Washington Gas subcontractor will continue utility work on Wisconsin Avenue at Elm Street overnight, Sunday night, June 21, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. and continuing until Monday morning, June 22, 2026, to complete a gas line tie-in. The scope of this work requires the entirety of it to be completed in a single work session, meaning work will continue into Monday morning. Once this is complete, night work will continue during regular overnight hours, and work is expected to be completed ahead of schedule before July 1, 2026. The work will require lane closures, but at least one lane in each direction will remain open to traffic. Please follow on-site signage.
June 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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🚗💨Driving too fast isn't just an easy way to get a ticket🚔, it’s really dangerous.
Speeding not only increases risks to you and your passengers, but also to others on the road. Play it safe—#slowdown.
#BeTheDriver #AggressiveDriving #montgomerycountymd #mdroads #mdtraffic
A zoomed in image of a speedometer showing around 90 miles per hour in a black vehicle.
June 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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📰ICYMI📰
The June 2026 edition of our #GOMontgomery #Newsletter was published last week. Catch up on all the happenings going on at MCDOT this month. ▶️ #montgomerycountymdycountymd" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/41b00a2#montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #mdroads #mdtraffic #visionzero #commuting
Special edition of Go Montgomery transportation newsletter now available from MCDOT with updates on local transit and voting information.
June 17, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Driving a larger truck or SUV makes you just as — if not more — vulnerable in case of a crash. Wear your seat belt, in every seat, on every ride, no matter what. #VisionZeroMC #seatbelts #MCPNews #MdTraffic #MDRoads
Smiling man driving a truck with seatbelt fastened, next to text urging drivers to buckle up despite feeling protected.
June 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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🚌🚏🚇🚉
We've released the #Transportation related schedules for the #Juneteenth #Holiday on FRIDAY, June 19, 2026.
▶️ https://ow.ly/7Wxn50ZbWXl #Commuting #mdcommuters #montgomerycountymd #transit #traffic #mdtransit #mdroads
Juneteenth Freedom Day text overlay on a faded American flag background with June 19 date highlighted.
June 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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👷Update👷
MCDOT Highway Services contractors continue to work on the Connecticut Avenue Park, Phase One Paving Project in #SilverSpringMD. The images capture work being done on Barbara Drive.
▶️ https://ow.ly/1wLH50ZbMVE
Natali Fani-González #mdroads #mdtraffic #mdcommuter
Freshly paved road section with orange traffic cones guiding vehicles during Connecticut Avenue Park Phase I paving project.
June 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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📰ICYMI📰
The June 2026 edition of our #GOMontgomery #Newsletter was published last week. Catch up on all the happenings going on at MCDOT this month. ▶️ #montgomerycountymdycountymd" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/41b00a2#montgomerycountymd #mdcommuters #mdroads #mdtraffic #visionzero #commuting
Special edition of Go Montgomery transportation newsletter now available from MCDOT with updates on local transit and voting information.
June 14, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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⚽🍻⚽🍷⚽🍾⚽
If you plan on celebrating during any of the #FIFA #WorldCup 2026 matches, make sure you plan on a safe ride home. 🚌 #RideOnMCT can help ▶️ https://ow.ly/RCYt50ZaE3U #montgomerycountymd #VisionZeroMC #soccer WRAP #mcpnews #mdroads #mdtraffic @wesavelives.bsky.social
June 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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🚧 Road Closure Alert🚧
(📸from The City of Rockville)
Maryland Ave. will be closed from East Middle Lane to Beall Ave. on Sunday, June 14 from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. for the Asian BBQ Festival at The Square in Rockville Town Center. No parking will be permitted on affected streets starting at 11 a.m.
#mdroads
road closure with blue background and construction barrier - city of rockville logo and rockvillemd.gov
June 14, 2026 at 11:04 AM