Construction begins in April on the topside of a bridge carrying Edmonston Drive over the railroad tracks, requiring temporary closures during the business day.
The construction, to the John C. Brown Memorial Bridge, which links the eastern and western portions of the city over the Metrorail and CSX tracks, is scheduled to begin on or about the week of April 8 and continue for three months. During that time, rotating single-lane closures of Edmonston Drive will be required between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
At least one sidewalk across the bridge will always remain open. Bus service for Montgomery County Public Schools and county Ride On have been notified of potential traffic delays.
The work to be completed includes concrete deck repair, replacement of bridge joints, fence upgrades and reinstallation of the John C. Brown Memorial Bridge plaque.
Repairs under the bridge have been ongoing for eight months and are nearly complete. To learn more about the project, visit RockvilleReports.com and search “Edmonston bridge,” or contact project manager John W. Hollida at 240-314-8526 or jhollida@rockville
md.gov, or senior community engagement coordinator Hjarman Cordero at 240-314-8344 or [email protected].