Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 28, 2005

WORK CONTINUES ON SCHIFFERSTADT BLVD. RAW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN

Frederick, Md. --- Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will continue the piping installation for the proposed raw water main along Schifferstadt Blvd. and within Fredericktowne Village Park. Most of the construction activities between March 28, 2005 and April 1, 2005 will occur within Fredericktowne Village Park and along Schiffferstadt Blvd. During this time, Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. crews will be excavating/placing the new 12” raw water main along Schifferstadt Blvd from Fredericktowne Village Park toward Rt. 355. Additionally, the two connections to the existing 10” raw water line will be performed. Most of this work will require traffic on Schifferstadt Blvd. (between Eden Drive and Stafford Way) to be limited to one lane in each direction as stated in the “Impact to Area” notes below. Construction activity will be seen on Schifferstadt Blvd. and within Fredericktowne Village Park through June 2005.

The following impact will be felt in the area:
1. Traffic control devices such as traffic cones, signs and arrow boards will be used to limit traffic to one lane from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2. As work progresses, please use caution in areas that have been stabilized and restored. Please do not walk or drive across areas that have been stabilized and restored with seed and straw, as they may be wet or soft and hard to navigate until grass has been reestablished in these areas.

3. During normal working operations, residents should anticipate normal construction equipment noise levels from backhoes, dump trucks, compaction equipment, etc.
4. Please exercise caution when driving or walking in the vicinity of the work area, during or after working hours. Areas that have been marked or enclosed with orange safety fence, or traffic cones indicate a potential hazard. Please stay clear of these areas.

We apologize for any inconvenience this street work may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!