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

BYPASS PIPING ALONG WEST PATRICK STREET BETWEEN BENTZ STREET AND COLLEGE AVENUE

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin the installation of temporary bypass piping along West Patrick Street between Bentz Street and College Avenue. The bypass piping will provide water service to the properties within the work area. This work is in preparation of the water main replacement that will follow over the next 4 to 5 months. Construction activity will be seen on West Patrick Street, between Bentz St. and College Ave. through November 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. Please exercise caution when driving or walking in the vicinity of the temporary bypass piping (blue pipe along street).
3. 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.