Work to begin soon on busy Rockville intersection

ROCKVILLE, Md. - The intersection of Viers Mill Road and Route 28 is always busy, but expect it to get even busier early next month.

The Maryland State Highway Administration begins a nearly $1 million project early next month that will be finished by next summer.

The SHA says the work will improve the traffic flow in the intersection, which carries more than 31,000 vehicles a day.

The following roads will be affected at different times because of the project:

• One lane will be closed on northbound Route 28, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• One lane will be closed on southbound Route 28 - single lane closures Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.
• One lane will be closed on eastbound Viers Mill Road, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• One lane will be closed on westbound Viers Mill Road, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The project will extend and add new turn lanes, resurface the existing pavement, upgrading sidewalks, and upgrading the traffic signals.

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