Purple Line construction is scheduled to begin Monday night at the Silver Spring Transit Center in downtown Silver Spring, according to the county’s Department of Transportation.
Work will be performed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday until September 8.
Riders should expect delays on Ride On Routes 9, 12, and 16 when arriving at Silver Spring Transit Center. Ride On Routes 1, 2, and 28 will not be impacted when leaving the Transit Center.
As part of the project, crews will also implement overnight lane closures and pedestrian detours on Colesville Road between Wayne Ave. and East-West Highway.
More information and construction updates can be found on the Maryland Purple Line website.
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On or about August 28, 2023, @PurpleLineMD crews will implement overnight lane closures⛔and pedestrian detours🚸on Colesville Road between Wayne Avenue and East-West Highway.
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