Monday, July 14, 2014

Update on Road Maintenance Projects

Several road maintenance projects by the Division of Highway Services (DHS) are either underway or about to begin in local subdivisions. Residential resurfacing using hot mix asphalt preserves pavement for many years.

Projects listed below (unless otherwise noted) are expected to take four to six weeks, weather permitting. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless noted otherwise.
  • Stratton Woods, North Bethesda, began in June. 
  • Wyngate, Bethesda, began in June and will take about 12 weeks to complete. 
  • Goshen Estates, Gaithersburg, will begin in July and is expected to take two weeks to complete. 
  • Avery Village, Derwood, will begin in July and is expected to take three weeks to complete. 
  • Dun Horse Lane, Derwood, will begin in July and is expected to take two weeks to complete. 
  • Scott Drive, Silver Spring, will begin in July and is expected to take two weeks to complete. 
  • Bready Road, Olney, will begin in July and is expected to take two weeks to complete. 
  • Midcounty Highway, between Washington Grove Lane and Shady Grove Road, Derwood, will begin in July and is expected to take five weeks to complete. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
  • Sandy Spring Meadows, Olney, will begin in July and is expected to take two weeks to complete. 
  • Shady Grove Road, between Muncaster Mill and Briardale roads, Derwood, will begin in July and is expected to take six weeks to complete. 
  • Fellowship Lane, North Potomac, will begin in July and is expected to take two weeks to complete. 
  • Connecticut Avenue Estates, Phase III, Wheaton, will begin in July and is expected to take three months to complete. 
Permanent patching is a cost-effective interim solution to maintaining roadway structural integrity. The following projects began in June and should be completed within three to four weeks, weather permitting. Work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Indian Spring Village community, Silver Spring. 
  • Rock Creek Manor, Rockville. 
  • Northwest Park, Silver Spring. 
  • Hillandale Heights, Silver Spring. 
  • Oakview, Silver Spring. 
For projects to preserve pavement, DHS will complete full-depth patching of pavement; perform crack sealing; apply a micro surfacing material; sweep residual stone; and repaint lane markings. Work began in June (unless otherwise noted) and the projects will take about four weeks to complete. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday:
  • Wexford neighborhood, Gaithersburg. 
  • Goshen Estates, Gaithersburg. 
  • Wilderness Walk neighborhood, Gaithersburg, during this summer/fall. 
  • Kings Valley Manor, Damascus, during this summer/fall. 
  • Sycamore Acres, Olney. The first phase will begin in June, with resurfacing to be competed in summer/fall. 
  • Gum Springs Farm, Silver Spring. 

Concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk repair projects involve replacing defective sections to ensure structural integrity, proper drainage and to remove tripping hazards. When DHS crews are in a neighborhood, residents can take advantage of discounts for concrete work under the driveway apron and lead walk repair program. Work will occur from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The following projects will begin in July and take about three to four months to complete, weather permitting:
  • Stonebridge, North Potomac. 
  • Oakview, Silver Spring. 
  • College View, Silver Spring. 
For more information on resurfacing projects throughout the County, visit the Division of Highway Services’ website or call 311 (outside Montgomery County, call 240-777-0311; TTY 301-251-4850), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.