Parts of Connecticut Avenue will be closed “on or about” Jan. 13 from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. in order to make way for the new Capital Crescent Trail pedestrian bridge,
Residents will be able to use a detour route during the closure and can also expect single-lane closures to occur the week before from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Capital Crescent Trail pedestrian bridge is set to be placed adjacent to the purple line light rail bridge. It is part of the Purple Line project that includes the completion of the Capital Crescent Trail, which runs between Bethesda and Silver Spring, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
“The completed trail will include trail bridges over Connecticut Avenue and Colesville Road, and underpasses at Jones Mill Road, 16th Street, and Spring Street; making a safer trail for the public,” the Maryland Department of Transportation states on the project website. “The completion of the trail into downtown Silver Spring will be a major enhancement of the local trail network, linking the Capital Crescent Trail, the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the Green Trail.”
Residents can find more information about the project here.
On or about Jan 13, Connecticut Ave will be closed to place the new Capital Crescent Trail pedestrian bridge, adjacent to the #PurpleLineMD light rail bridge & from 12 am – 5 am, a detour will be implemented. Single-lane closures will occur the week prior from 9 pm – 5 am. pic.twitter.com/REafcFj7RM
— Purple Line (@PurpleLineMD) December 13, 2022
