Silver Spring Area: December 2, 2024

Mansfield Road Temporary Closure

Reminder: On or about December 3, 2024, crews will temporarily close Mansfield Road at Wayne Avenue for approximately four weeks. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Please follow all on-site signage. This closure is necessary to allow track placement and the reconstruction of the intersection. Work may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends as needed View detour 

Manchester Road Temporary Closure

Reminder: On or about January 6, 2024, crews will temporarily close Manchester Road north of Wayne Avenue for approximately six weeks. Please follow all on-site signage. This closure will take place after Sligo Creek Parkway fully opens to traffic. The closure is necessary to allow track placement and the reconstruction of the intersection. Work may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends. View detour here. View detour here

Georgia Avenue (US 29) Traffic Shift

Reminder: A temporary traffic shift on Georgia Avenue (US 29) between Silver Spring Avenue and Wayne Avenue (MD 594A) remains in effect through January 2025. Travel will be reduced to two lanes in either direction and shift to the west around the work zone at Bonifant Street. This traffic shift will facilitate utility and track installation across Georgia Avenue. Pedestrian detours will be in place around the work zone. Please follow all posted signage. Work typically occurs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. but may continue nights and weekends, as necessary.

Temporary Closure of Sligo Creek Parkway at Wayne Avenue

Reminder: Sligo Creek Parkway will remain closed between Wayne Avenue and Schuyler Road until December 15, 2024. During this closure, Wayne Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction to facilitate track placement and roadway reconstruction. Please follow all on-site signage associated with the detour. View Detour Here

Spring Street Bridge Closure

Reminder: The Spring Street Bridge in Silver Spring will be closed through Spring 2025. During this time, crews will finish the demolition of the bridge abutments and the construction of the new bridge. The foundation work includes daytime piling operations for the bridge foundations. The detour attached will be implemented during the closure. Please follow on-site signage. This operation will often require overnight work to meet the schedule and to accommodate CSX trains.  View Detour Here

Periodic Night Work on Bonifant Street

Reminder: Purple Line crews will continue periodic night work to complete sewer crossings on Bonifant Street in Silver Spring. Work will occur between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for approximately one month. A full closure of Bonifant Street will be necessary when work is in progress. Please follow all posted signage and detours.

Traffic Pattern at Dale Drive and Wayne Avenue

Reminder: A traffic pattern is in effect to establish a work zone on the south side of Wayne Avenue to complete the stormwater system, curb, and sidewalk installation. Pedestrians will be required to use the sidewalk on the north side of Wayne Avenue. More Information Here

Work Continues on Wayne Avenue Bridge

Reminder: Crews continue work on the Wayne Avenue bridge over Sligo Creek, including the construction of foundations for the new bridge, additional concrete work, and stream restoration. The work may take place 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed.

Lane Closures for Utility Work on Ramsey Avenue



Reminder: Crews continue utility work on Ramsey Avenue between Wayne Avenue and Bonifant Street. The utility work will require traffic shifts and periodic lane closures but will remain accessible at all times. Pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the east side of Ramsey Avenue. Work may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed.

Work Continues at the Silver Spring Library Station

Reminder: Crews continue work on the Purple Line’s Silver Spring Library Station located at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library. Access to the library and businesses surrounding the library including Bonifant Street will be maintained at all times. ADA-compliant pedestrian access will be maintained to and around the library via Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street. Pedestrian pathways may change intermittently around the work zone; please follow on-site signage. Fencing has been installed to delineate the work zone to allow excavation, utility relocations, systems, and trackwork. Access to Bonifant Street will remain one-way, eastbound from Georgia Avenue. Construction may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed through the end of 2024.

Work Continues at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center

Reminder: Purple Line work will continue around the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center as crews continue construction of the Purple Line Station and the Mezzanine to the Metro and MARC stations. ADA-compliant pedestrian access will be maintained with intermittent changes to walkways around the work zone; please follow on-site signage. Access to the transit center will be maintained at all times around the Purple Line work zone. Construction may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and periodically overnight, weekdays and weekends, as needed.

Long-Term Lane Closure on Wayne Avenue Sligo Creek Parkway

to Fenton Street

Reminder: Crews implemented the long-term traffic configuration on Wayne Avenue (MD 595A) between Sligo Creek Parkway and Fenton Street, reducing the road to one lane in each direction for continued utility relocations, installation of stormwater systems and reconstruction of the curb, sidewalk, and roadway. Access to residents’ properties and driveways will be maintained, while street parking within the work zones is prohibited. Pedestrian access along Wayne Avenue will be maintained with at least one sidewalk open at all times. Please follow posted signage for pedestrian detours when applicable. Temporary lane closures may be implemented 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed.

Sligo Creek Trail and Sligo Cabin Neighborhood Park Detours

Reminder: The pedestrian detour for the Sligo Creek Trail and Sligo Cabin Neighborhood Park remains in effect around the work zone and the adjacent parking lot. Please follow posted signage. Work may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed through the end of 2024. View detour here

Sligo Creek Restoration

Reminder: Stream Restoration work for Sligo Creek near Wayne Avenue will continue through Spring 2025. In accordance with Maryland Department of the Environment regulations, a pumping operation is required at the work zone during the restoration work. Work may occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, the pumping operation may require equipment to be in operation overnight. Efforts have been made to minimize the hours of operation and maintain sound levels under Montgomery County noise standards.

Temporary Lane Closures on Wayne Avenue Sligo Creek Parkway to Flower Avenue 

Reminder: Crews continue utility work on Wayne Avenue (MD 594A) from Sligo Creek Parkway to Flower Avenue. Temporary lane closures may occur 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed. Temporary sidewalk closures may occur as needed. 

Long-Term Lane Closures on Bonifant Street (East)



Reminder: Crews continue work on Bonifant Street (East) between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street with a focus on the north side of the roadway. Bonifant Street will be permanently reduced to one-way eastbound, with no parking permitted on the north side of the street. Any vehicles parked within the work zone will be towed at the owner’s expense. Crews continue to complete critical utility connections, storm drain installation, and curb and sidewalk reconstruction followed by track installation through spring 2025. Once this work is complete, the north side of Bonifant Street will be open in the final configuration and the work zone will shift to the south side. Access to businesses, parking lots, and residential properties will be maintained by performing some construction activities outside of typical business hours, including nighttime construction, when needed. Flagging operations may be utilized during typical work hours, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends as needed.  

Long-Term Lane Closures on Bonifant Street (West)

Reminder: Crews implemented the long-term lane closure of Bonifant Street (west) between Ramsey Avenue and Georgia Avenue will remain in effect for construction. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the road closure. Pedestrians must obey construction signs and stay out of the work zone for their safety and the safety of the construction crew.

Work Continues Along Purple Line Alignment

Reminder: Crews continue construction of the Purple Line and the Capital Crescent Trail adjacent to the CSX/Metro tracks between Talbot Avenue and the Silver Spring Transit Center. Work may take place 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends, as needed.

Work Continues at the Purple Line Manchester Place Station

Reminder: Crews continue work on the Plymouth Tunnel and the Manchester Place Station. Work will include construction of the concrete west portal at Wayne Avenue, utility work and preparation for track installation within the tunnel. The work zone for the upper section of the Manchester Place Station located on Plymouth Street in Silver Spring will be accessed via Plymouth Street, residential parking will not be impacted.  Work may take place 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends, as needed.

Work Zone Safety

Reminder: As work increases along the alignment, the Purple Line team remains committed to keeping everyone safe. Pedestrians and motorists are advised to follow construction signage and use the open sidewalk(s). For the safety of the public and our construction team, entry into construction work zones is not permitted.

Site Maintenance

Reminder: Landscaping, erosion and sediment control, and site maintenance along the Purple Line alignment will be conducted on an as needed basis weekdays and weekends from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

As work continues, we will strive to keep you informed of the progress of this project. For information on construction activities, schedules and other updates, please visit www.purplelinemd.com. For immediate construction concerns, please email us at outreach@purplelinemd.com or call (443) 451-3706.

All activities are subject to change due to traffic, weather, or emergency situations.