Purple Line Updates

Temporary Noise Waiver for the Bethesda Metro Station  

Beginning on or about August 8, 2022, the Purple Line will restart operations at the Bethesda Metro Station located at Elm Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Nighttime activities may include light power tool operations, removal of excavated materials by truck, unloading of trucks delivering construction materials and concrete, and crane operations. Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Temporary Noise Waiver for these activities.

Long-Term Lane Closure on Wisconsin Avenue at Elm Street

On or about August 25, 2022, crews will institute a long-term lane closure of the southbound right lane of Wisconsin Avenue at Elm Street to allow vehicles to access the Purple Line Bethesda Station work zone. The closure will be in place until the completion of the work at the station.

Alignment-Wide Maintenance  

Landscape, erosion and sediment control, and site maintenance along the Purple Line alignment will be conducted on an as needed basis from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends.

Free COVID Test Kits & Masks

The Town has COVID test kits and N95 masks available for pick up at the Town office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The kits and masks are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

County's Pesticide Law Applies in Town

In October 2021, the Town Council adopted the County’s Pesticide Law, making it applicable in the Town. Most notably, the law prohibits homeowners and
contractors from using synthetic pesticides for cosmetic purposes on lawns. More information, including how to report a violation, is available here.