Announcements
What will it cost to use the New American Legion Bridge and I-270?
As we continue planning to solve one of the nation’s most significant traffic chokepoints, we want to make sure you have as much information as possible about this transformative program. Many people have asked how MDOT SHA will make commuting easier and what it will cost to use the new HOT lanes.
With Phase 1 South of the New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan there will be plenty of options for you to travel through the National Capital Region. The choice is yours!
Connect with Op Lanes Maryland
Op Lanes Maryland wants to connect with you. We are reaching out to communities to share information about the New American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Traffic Relief Plan.
American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan to Connect Customers to Life’s Opportunities
Accessibility for all roadway users is a priority at the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), and we’ve been working hard to make sure bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements are integral components of the New American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan under Op Lanes Maryland.
Public Engagement: Rockville Lunar New Year
The New ALB I-270 Traffic Relief Plan team had a great time chatting about Op Lanes Maryland and the benefits of HOT lanes at the Rockville Lunar New Year event last week!
I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study Request for Public Comment on Section 4(f) De Minimis Findings
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is notifying the public of a 15-day public comment period related to a change of the impact status to de minimis for Section 4(f) resources owned by the City of Gaithersburg.
MDOT SHA will accept comments through 11:59 PM on February 26, 2022.
HOT Lanes Can Improve Access and Options, Reduce Traffic Congestion in Maryland
Benefits of The New American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Traffic Relief Plan using a HOT Lanes approach…
Op Lanes Maryland 2021 Review
As we move further into 2022, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that Op Lanes Maryland was able to accomplish during the past year.
The I-495 & I-270 Public-Private Partnership (P3) Program was renamed Op Lanes Maryland and achieved many of its most important milestones.
I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study SDEIS Comment Period Extended
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the SDEIS.
The Managed Lanes Study will accept comments through 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2021.
MDOT SHA, Federal Highway Administration Publish I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS)
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study. The Study considers ways to relieve congestion and improve trip reliability, mobility and connectivity for modes of travel, including transit, in the National Capital Region.
The I-495 & I-270 P3 Program is Now Op Lanes Maryland
The I-495 & I-270 P3 Program will now be known as Op Lanes Maryland. The P3 Program has evolved from when we began four years ago, and our new name, Op Lanes Maryland, reflects this evolution as we continue to collaborate with Montgomery, Frederick and Prince George’s counties, community organizations, residents, businesses, agencies, regional partners and other stakeholders.
