Metropolitan Branch Trail Phase 2A

This project includes the extension and construction of an asphalt shared use path along with concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, ramps, and a stairwell. There will be full depth roadway construction along with the resurfacing of the existing pavement. The project also includes grading, drainage, and installation of storm drainage structures. A new two span through girder bridge with a micro-pile pier approximately 200 feet long will be constructed over US 29 (Georgia Avenue). There will be extensive, multi-stage maintenance of traffic within this corridor along with the implementation of signing, lighting and luminaires, landscaping and fencing.

Work to commence on Metropolitan Branch Trail project starting March 13, 2024. There will be a lane closure southbound on Georgia Avenue in the outer lane with intermittent lane closures between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. 

Over the next several weeks, the following operations will take place on Georgia Avenue and along the proposed shared-use path route.

Over the upcoming two weeks, the following operations will be ongoing:

  • The contractor is installing the pedestrian bridge deck pans, studs, forming and pouring back-walls and forming the deck.
  • The lighting sub-contractor is installing conduit and lighting foundations along the proposed trail behind Progress Place.
  • The contractor is installing new curb and gutter, sidewalk and aprons along Selim Road and Philadelphia Ave.

Over the past two weeks ending 3/21/2025:

  • The contractor implemented a new traffic pattern along Georgia Ave Northbound and Southbound.
  • Steel girders and diaphragms were set for the pedestrian bridge.
  • Storm Drain was installed along Selim Road.
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Contact Us

Montgomery County Department of Transportation
Division of Transportation Engineering
100 Edison Park Drive, 4th Floor
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Paul Bender - Area Engineer
Phone: 443-904-8631

Tom Kidwell - Construction Representative
Phone: 240-876-7978

Area Map

Metropolitan Branch Trail Phase 2A Map