Lane Closures Start Monday Night on I-270 in Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG, MD — Lanes will be closed on Interstate 270 in Clarksburg starting Monday night while the MD 121 Bridge over I-270 is being widened by one lane in each direction.

During construction, crews will need to close lanes on I-270 below, with intermittent complete closures to set steel. The closures are scheduled beginning Monday night through Thursday morning (weather permitting):

• Double lane closures beginning at 9 p.m. in both directions of I-270 at MD 121

• 15 minute total closures from midnight to 5 a.m. in both directions of I-270

The nighttime weekday closures will continue this week, weather permitting. All lanes will re-open no later than 5 a.m. each day.

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration recommends that overnight travelers use MD 355 (North Frederick Road) to MD 109 (Old Hundred Road) as an alternate route. Drivers should avoid using I-270 or plan for extra travel time.

Drivers need to modify their driving style to help prevent crashes, say highway officials. Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Slow down and don’t follow too closely.

Maryland drivers can call 511 or visit www.md511.org for live traffic updates, including construction delays and lane closures.