Pedestrian cut-through now under construction on Auburn Avenue in Bethesda (Photos)

The pedestrian cut-through from Auburn Avenue to Norfolk Avenue is now under construction behind the new 4909 Auburn apartments. When completed, pedestrians will be able to take this short-cut under the building on Auburn, and follow this walkway to Norfolk Avenue. The amenity was designed as a short-cut between Imagination Stage and Battery Lane Urban Park. Pedestrians will emerge next to the end storefront of the new apartment building on the Norfolk side of the property.

Bethesda construction update: 4909 Auburn apartments (Photos)

The sidewalk has reopened to pedestrians in front of the new 4909 Auburn apartments, across from Imagination Stage on Auburn Avenue in downtown Bethesda. This follows the reopening of the sidewalk on the Norfolk Avenue side of the property early last week. With the sidewalk on Auburn now accessible, we can get the first good look through the pedestrian cut-through that passes under the building at ground level, to see a classic Bethesda brick house on Glenbrook Road is now squarely in the line of sight from Auburn. Lighting inside the tunnel has been activated. Meanwhile, construction continues on the lobby, with a staircase visible, as well as large rolls of Royal Thai carpet awaiting installation.

Bethesda construction update: 4909 Auburn Avenue apartments (Photos)

The 4909 Auburn Avenue apartments project has reached another milestone since my last update. It is now one story above street level. When completed, the building will hold 167 residential units over ground floor retail, and 3 levels of underground parking. A 2024 delivery date is anticipated for the project.

Auburn Avenue utility work closes one lane (Photos)

A utility crew is working under the street on Auburn Avenue in downtown Bethesda. One lane is closed between Old Georgetown Road and Norfolk Avenue. Watch for flagger instructions at that location if you can't detour around it.

Auburn Avenue construction update (Photos)

Let's check in at the former site of the Auburn Professional Building at 4915 Auburn Avenue. As you can see, the structure has been completely demolished, and the site has been graded for excavation. The way is now clear for the construction of the planned mixed-use  residential building here, with up to 170 units and ground floor retail/restaurant space.

Auburn Professional Building demolition (Video+Photos)

Here's a look at the demolition of the venerable Auburn Professional Building at 4915 Auburn Avenue in downtown Bethesda. It is being replaced by a new residential building. The following photos (under the video below) are in chronological order, beginning October 5, 2021. If you were a tenant in this building, or ever had a business or medical appointment here, this one's for you!

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