Long-Term Sligo Creek Trail Detour |
January 23, 2023 - Spring 2025 |
A long-term lane closure and traffic configuration on Wayne Avenue between Sligo Creek Parkway and Mansfield Road continues. This will impact Sligo Creek Trail and Sligo Cabin Neighborhood Park. A detour for the trail has been established around the work zone. The parking lot is currently open for park visitors. Please follow the posted signage. Work may occur 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends. |
| Long-Term Closure of Ellin Road |
March 29, 2023 - December 2025 |
Ellin Road remains closed from Veterans Parkway (MD 410) to Hanson Oaks Drive. A long-term traffic switch is in also in place on Ellin Road between Emerson Place and Hanson Oaks Drive. Two-way traffic will be shifted to the north side of Ellin Road and the south side will be closed to allow the continuation of Purple Line construction. |
| Long-Term Closure of Bonifant Street West |
May 11, 2020 - December 2026 |
On May 11, 2020, the Purple Line implemented a closure of Bonifant Street West (MD 594B) between Ramsey Avenue and Georgia Avenue (US 29) for construction. The closure will be in place until further notice. Work may take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and as needed, on weekends. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the road closure. The parking garage adjacent to Bonifant Street will only be accessible via Dixon Avenue. Pedestrians must obey construction signs and stay out of the work zone for their safety and the safety of the construction crew. |
| Long-Term Pedestrian Detour on Wisconsin Ave |
November 14, 2022 - December 2026 |
Beginning on or about November 14, 2022, a long-term pedestrian detour along Wisconsin Avenue will be implemented around the Purple Line work zone. The crosswalk on Wisconsin Avenue between Elm Street and Waverly Street will be closed and a new crosswalk with signals at Elm Street will be available for use. Pedestrians will need to use the signed detour depicted in the Factsheet below. |
| Georgetown Branch Interim Trail |
September 2017 - December 2026 |
To facilitate construction of the Purple Line and Montgomery County’s Capital Crescent Trail, Montgomery County has established an interim trail for the public’s use. Any questions regarding the interim Georgetown Branch Trail should be directed to Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation. |
