The County has received $90 million from the U.S. Department of Defense for transportation projects in Bethesda.  The funds will be used to address traffic congestion resulting from the move of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to the National Naval Medical Center under the Base Realignment & Closure Act (BRAC).

These projects include:
• $40 million for the County to construct the Maryland Route 355 Crossing.  The project will install deep elevators on the east side of the Pike to the Metro Station platform and a pedestrian tunnel for bus and carpool commuters and walkers.
• $49 million for the State to construct improvements at four major intersections: Rockville Pike at Cedar Lane and at Jones Bridge Road; Connecticut Avenue at Jones Bridge Road; and West Cedar Lane at Old Georgetown Road.

These projects are in addition to new or renovated bike paths and sidewalks MCDOT has already constructed at the medical complex.  Together they will improve transit and vehicle mobility and promote pedestrian safety.  For more information, visit the County’s BRAC website and MCDOT's website.

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