A winter storm has caused hazardous road conditions in Montgomery County, leading to multiple incidents and road closures. Early on Monday, Jan. 6, a collision occurred on Ridge Rd (MD 27) at Snowden Farm Road in Germantown, resulting in damage to the traffic signal. All lanes are now closed between Snowden Farm Pkwy and Brink Rd. Officials warn motorists to expect significant delays and to seek alternate routes.
Update: Both directions of Ridge Rd (MD 27) are now closed between Snowden Farm Pkwy & Brink Rd due to damage to the traffic signal support. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) January 6, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning until 1 a.m. Tuesday for the area, advising against non-essential travel due to heavy snowfall and potential road hazards.
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) crews are actively working to clear roads and address hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to stay off the roads to allow crews to perform their duties effectively.
🚗🚛🛻Drivers🚗🚛🛻
Please postpone any unnecessary travel at this time, in order to give @MarylandDOT and our snow plow crews time clear area roadways. #respecttheplow #mdtraffic #mdroads @WTOPtraffic @mcfrsPIO @mcpnews pic.twitter.com/ag2ZdGoBXH— MCDOT (@MCDOTNow) January 6, 2025
For real-time updates on road conditions and closures, residents can visit the Montgomery County Winter Storm Information Portal.
❄️Update❄️
MCDOT Storm Operations Center
🗓️January 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
📲For more details check our Winter Storm Information Portal▶️ https://t.co/yLZIHtTuhD@ReadyMontgomery @311MC311 @WTOPtraffic @MontgomeryCoMD @MoCoCouncilMD pic.twitter.com/CNIRXbKfki— MCDOT (@MCDOTNow) January 6, 2025
