CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 24, 2006

VERIZON WORK OVER NEXT THREE EVENINGS MAY IMPACT VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, Verizon will be conducting work that will potentially impact traffic and pedestrians. Verizon will set up a work zone beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, near the intersection of Carroll Creek Way and South Market Street. Travelers should be use caution in this area and look for flashing safety lights, cones and flagmen along the eastern side of South Market Street. This work zone will be in use until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Beginning at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, Verizon will set up another work zone on the sidewalk at the North Eastern corner of the East Patrick and North Market Street intersection. This work zone will be in use until 5 a.m. Thursday morning. There is potential that this area will be used again beginning at 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, if required.

Questions should be directed to Verizon Mark Deemers, 301-600-3981.