CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2006

WATER MAIN AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS
TO CONTINUE ON GROVE BLVD.

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin performing the permanent restoration in the water main and service replacement project. This will start with the replacement of curbing and sidewalk damaged during construction. We ask that all local traffic, (residents living on Grove Blvd.) enter from Rosemont Avenue during this time period. This work will start on Monday, August 14, 2006 and continue through Friday, August 18, 2006. The water main replacement and associated work in this area will continue for approximately 1 month. Construction activity will be seen on Grove Blvd., between Rosemont Ave. and West 2nd St. through September 2006.

We regret any inconvenience that this may cause in your travels and thank you for your cooperation.

IMPACT TO AREA:

1. Traffic control devices such as traffic cones, signs and arrow boards will be used to limit traffic to one lane during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
2. Temporary traffic detours will be installed on a daily basis, as needed, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During these temporary detours, only local traffic will be permitted on Hamilton Ave. between Rosemont Ave. and West 2nd Street. The intended detour routes will be either Lindbergh Avenue or Magnolia Avenue.
3. Please exercise caution when driving or walking in the vicinity of the temporary bypass piping (blue pipe along street).
4. Please note that during the progress of this work, parking along the street is strongly discouraged. During non-working hours, miscellaneous equipment and materials will be stored within the parking lanes of the streets as necessary.