Expect traffic delays on inbound River Road near the D.C. line in Bethesda starting on October 15, 2022, and lasting approximately 4-6 weeks. Washington Gas will be replacing a natural gas valve located under the eastbound lanes of River Road between Brookdale Road and Western Avenue. Work on the project will take place Mondays-Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, which will likely have a significant impact on morning rush hour traffic, as only one of the inbound lanes will remain open on that stretch.
Washington Gas has also requested a noise waiver from Montgomery County, as work will be around the clock in the final 1-3 days of the project in late November. Residents along the work area can expect the project to be noisy at times. Access to all bus stops on River is expected to be maintained throughout the project. The project timeline could be impacted by weather conditions.
It would be nice if folks make a mental note of this and find some other way to get where they are going rather than down River to contribute to the long backups that are sure to ensue.
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