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NICE BRIDGE 24/7 WEEKEND FLAGGING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 6, 2017

 

                                         NICE BRIDGE 24/7 WEEKEND FLAGGING

                                  24/7 continuous flagging during weekends of Sept. 22 & 29;

                                     Work related to ongoing structural repairs and steel work

 

WHAT: The Nice Bridge (US 301) across the Potomac River will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations alternating northbound and southbound traffic weekends in late September. Until now, off-peak flagging operations were limited to Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

WHEN: The weekends of Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 will feature 24/7 continuous flagging operations between 9 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday. In the event of inclement weather, work also may occur the weekend of Oct. 13.

WHY: Toll Dollars at Work. Crews are performing work as part of the Maryland Transportation Authority's (MDTA) $5.4 million project to repair the substructure and superstructure of the Nice Bridge. The project began in spring 2017 and is expected to be complete in early 2019.

 

Drivers may observe equipment like bridge inspection trucks on the bridge as well as inspectors climbing and moving over the structure.

Trucks greater than 10-feet wide will not be permitted to cross the bridge during flagging operations.

Drivers of vehicles exceeding the width restriction must call 410-537-6800 to obtain approval and schedule an escort. Calls must be made one hour prior to arrival at the bridge and will only be accepted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In addition, no overweight vehicles (80,000+ lbs) will be permitted to cross the bridge when there is construction on the bridge.

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The MDTA thanks its customers for their patience and reminds them to Stay Alert So No One Gets Hurt!!

 

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