Blasting, lane closures ahead for Purple Line construction this week

Blasting is scheduled to occur this week at the Purple Line station construction site at 7272 Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda. A siren will sound prior to each blast. The blasting will take place between the hours of 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

This week and next week, expect potential lane closures along East-West Highway between Montgomery Avenue and Sleaford Road, between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The closures are due to the relocation of utilities for the Purple Line in that area.