CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 21, 2006

WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS ON GROVE BLVD FROM ROSEMONT AVENUE TO WEST 2ND STREET

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin water service installations during this time. We ask that all local traffic, (residents living on Grove Blvd.) enter from Rosemont Avenue during this time period. The water main replacement and associated work in this area will continue for approximately 2 months. Construction is scheduled for July 24th, 2006 through July 28, 2006. 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 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.