Announcements
MDOT SHA and FHWA Announce Record of Decision for I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced today approval of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study (MLS).
Public Outreach: Summer 2022 Events
MDOT SHA and FHWA publish FEIS for I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have published the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for the I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study (MLS). The FEIS provides responses to comments received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS), as well as final analysis related to the MLS Preferred Alternative – Alternative 9 – Phase 1 South.
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…