As part of the State Highway Administration (SHA) ongoing effort to keep you informed of projects in your area, work will soon begin on an $854,000, construction project at the intersection of MD 320 (Piney Branch Road) and MD 193 (University Boulevard) in the Takoma Park/Langley Park area, in Montgomery County. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be complete late-summer 2009.
SHA will widen and resurface the northwest corner of the intersection to provide an exclusive right turn lane from eastbound University Boulevard to southbound Piney Branch Road. Other improvements include replacing the traffic loop detectors, install pavement markings, upgrade the existing sidewalks, replace curb and gutter, clean and repair existing inlets and pipes, install a concrete median, clean and relocate/replace directional signage for the intersection, replace traffic signals, and landscaping.
During construction, motorists can expect single lane closures on both directions of Piney Branch Road and University Boulevard between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists may experience delays. Detour signs, arrow panels, drums and concrete barriers will guide motorists through the work zone. SHA will also provide variable message signs, drums, and arrow boards to guide motorists through the work zone.
Posted by Plevy at November 10, 2008 03:40 PM