Thursday, July 25, 2013

WOODMONT AVENUE SIDEWALK WORK CREATES HAZARDOUS SITUATION FOR PEDESTRIANS (PHOTOS)

Watch your step around the crosswalk connecting Veterans Park and the east block of Fairmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda.

Sidewalk repairs were blocking the west side of the crosswalk as of yesterday evening, requiring pedestrians to walk out into unmarked pavement to reach the crosswalk. I crossed there with caution, but for a senior citizen using a walker, this is a dangerous situation. If you have a disability, this crosswalk is essentially closed to you at this time. I suppose the section in front of the crosswalk had to be done at some point, but the situation is less than ideal.

I would suggest taking an extra minute and using the crosswalks by Reddz Trading or the Landow Building to cross Woodmont.

The crosswalk is heavily traveled by people heading to Fairmont Plaza, 7-Eleven and CVS.

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