CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 25, 2005

WEST PATRICK STREET ROAD WORK CONTINUES

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will continue the installation of the new 16” water main on West Patrick St. The remaining work is located at the intersection of West Patrick Street and Bentz Street, where crews will be installing water service connections. Crews will also be performing the remaining sidewalk repairs on West Patrick Street from Court Street to Bentz Street. Construction activity will be seen on W. Patrick St., between Court St. and Bentz St., through the end of March 2005.
The following impact will be felt in the area:
1. “No Parking” signs will be posted at the intersection of W. Patrick St. and Bentz Street. Parking will not be permitted at any time within the areas posted.
2. Traffic control devices such as traffic cones, signs and arrow boards will be used to limit traffic to one lane from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
3. Temporary traffic detours will be installed on a daily basis, as needed, from 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. During these temporary detours, only local traffic and deliveries will be permitted on West Patrick St. between Market St. and Bentz St. The intended detour route for traffic will be Market St. to 2nd St. to Bentz St. and back to West Patrick St.
4. Please exercise caution when driving or walking in the vicinity of the temporary bypass piping (blue pipe along street).
We apologize for any inconvenience this street work may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!