This project includes the extension and construction of an asphalt shared use path along with concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, ramps, and a stairwell. There will be full depth roadway construction along with the resurfacing of the existing pavement. The project also includes grading, drainage, and installation of storm drainage structures. A new two span through girder bridge with a micropile pier approximately 200 feet long will be constructed over US 29 (Georgia Avenue). There will be extensive, mutli-stage maintenance of traffic within this corridor along with the implementation of signing, lighting and luminaires, landscaping and fencing.
Rendering: View From North
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MBT_Georgia Avenue West Stairway
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MBT_Sligo Avenue
Work to commence on Metropolitan Branch Trail project starting March 13, 2024. There will be a lane closure southbound on Georgia Avenue in the outer lane with intermittent lane closures between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Over the next several weeks, the following operations will take place on Georgia Avenue between Sligo Road and Burlington Avenue.
Work will include but will not be limited to the following activities:
Montgomery County Department of Transportation Division of Transportation Engineering 100 Edison Park Drive, 4th Floor Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Michelle Haley - Area Engineer Phone: 240-278-2292
Tom Kidwell - Construction Representative Phone: 240-876-7978