WSSC is replacing .3 miles of water mains between Jackson and Heather, as well as two sewer mains. The contract is for 180 days, but WSSC has committed to only closing the Parkway for 90 days. The project should be completed by January 2009. For the 90 day period, the Parkway will be totally closed to thru-traffic. Access for the residents and vehicles servicing the residents is available. Residents who reside on Cherry, Colby, Aspen Avenue, Aspen Court and Hayward will have complete access to their homes, as will delivery vehicles and school buses.
The detour routes for traffic from the Parkway are as follows:
Westbound traffic is directed to follow New Hampshire Avenue south to westbound Ethan Allen Avenue/Philadelphia/East-West Highway. Signage directs traffic to northbound Maple Avenue a half mile back to Sligo Creek Parkway.
Eastbound traffic is directed to follow Maple Avenue south to Philadelphia Avenue then east on Philadelphia to Ethan Allen Avenue. Take Ethan Allen Avenue east to New Hampshire Avenue. (Sligo Creek Parkway ends eastbound at New Hampshire Avenue).
The hiker/biker trail access is always open. There may be some temporary impact where the trail actually meets Sligo between Jackson and Flower.
If you have any problems or questions relating to this construction, please contact the WSSC Communications Office at 301.206.8100.
Posted by Plevy at September 16, 2008 01:21 PM