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PURPOSE

The purpose of this newslet-ter is to inform you of theplanned geometric improve-

ments at the intersection ofGrubb Road and Blaine

Drive. Please refer to the lo-

cation map on the back. Theplans include the installationof new concrete medians andcrosswalks. This project will

improve safety for both traf-fic operations and pedestrian

access.

INTRODUCTION

The Montgomery CountyDepartment of Transporta-

tions (MCDOT) Division ofTraffic Engineering and Op-erations (DTEO) has com-

pleted engineering studies,evaluations, and recommen-

dations that warrant safetyimprovements to enhancetraffic operations and pedes-

trian access.

SCOPE OF PROJECT

Contractors will install new

concrete traffic medianscrosswalks. This includesassociated curb and gutterand sidewalk modificationsnecessary to ensure compli-

ance with Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA) stan-dards. MCDOTs Division of

Highway Services (DHS)will be managing the planned

IMPACTS

All construction work will be

scheduled between the hours

of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday

though Friday. Continuous

traffic will be maintained at

all times.

This project will necessitate

temporary lane closures and

temporary parking restric-

tions. Signs will be posted

identifying such restrictions.

Access to homes will be

available at all times, however

minor delays may be experi-

enced as flaggers manually

direct traffic safely through

the construction zone.

This type of project is gener-

ally characterized by some

noise and dust. Please rest

assured that DHS will do its

best to keep the site in good

housekeeping order.

We apologize in advance for

any unavoidable inconven-

ience that the Grubb Road

traffic project may cause. We

are confident that residentsand users of Grubb Road will

welcome the results of this

project.

Thank you for your coopera-

tion and patience as we work

to improve Grubb Road for

both pedestrians and motor-

ists.

improvements as well as

providing quality control.

PROJECT WORK PLAN

Generally, the work will pro-

ceed as follows:

1. Stake out the modifica-

tions in accordance to theplan.

2. Establish temporary MOTlane changes with temporarysigns, pavement markings,

and traffic drums or cones.

3. Construct new crosswalks,medians, and ADA wheel-

chair ramps.

4. Complete patching of theroadway in areas affected by

construction.

5. Install permanent traffic

signs and pavement mark-

ings.

SCHEDULE

This project is scheduled to

begin on or about June 29,2010 and should be com-

pleted within a few weeks,weather permitting. The traf-

fic project, and associatedrepair work will be sched-uled between the hours of 7

am and 5 pm, MondayThrough Friday. Temporarytraffic control devices willremain in place until the pro-

ject is completed.

100 Edison Park Drive, 4th Floor, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

Project to Begin June 29, 2010

GRUBB ROAD AT BLAINE DRIVE GEOMETRIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

MCDOTNEWSNews f rom the M ontgomery County Depa r tment o f T ranspor t a t i on , Div i s i on of Highway Se rv i ce s

siah Leggett, County Executive Arthur Holmes, Jr., Director, MCDO

MCDOT NEWS No. 2010.45

ADA Ramp

Disturbed pavement will be repair

Traffic Median

Crosswalk

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NOTICE OF GRUBB ROAD

TRAFFIC PROJECT

MCDOT NEWS No. 2010.45

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF HIGHWAY SERVICES

100 EDISON PARK DRIVE, 4TH FLOOR, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

(240) 777-6000 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Project Manager: Yisa Adegun 240-777-7641

Project Contractor: D & F Construction 301-990-0008

Traffic Engineering: Seifu Kerse 240-777-2199

Should your questions be of a more general nature, please contact our

Customer Service Center at 240-777-6000.

DHS Email: highway@montgomerycountymd.gov

DHS Website:

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hwytmpl.asp?url=/content/dot/

highway/index.asp

On the map, click on the Silver Spring Service Area, where informa-

tion is available describing the repair process.

SAFETY NOTICE

Please remember that while repair work is proceeding, construction vehicles will be moving around. Some materials may be stored in the area. Please ucaution when walking or driving through the construction zone. Children may be attracted to the noise and machinery, so please keep them under superv

sion at all times, even after the work is completed for the day. Also, please follow the direction of flaggers and temporary signs and traffic control devic

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we make these much needed improvements to the infrastructure.

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