CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 09, 2006

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INTERSECTION OF WEST PATRICK STREET
AND BENTZ STREET A SINGLE LANE OF
TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT THURSDAY

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that the City of Frederick’s Water Department will be excavating and replacing the fire hydrant and lateral located at the intersection of West Patrick Street and South Bentz Street beginning today throughout Thursday, January 12, weather permitting. The intersection of S. Bentz Street and W. Patrick Street will be reduced to a single lane of traffic through the intersection. Traffic will still be able to turn right or proceed straight through the intersection. Emergency equipment will be granted passage. We apologize for any inconvenience this street closing may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!