CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 26, 2006

SIDEWALK RESTORATION TO CONTINUE
ON HAMILTON AVENUE

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will continue with sidewalk restoration during the week of June 26, 2006 – June 30, 2006. Please note that during working hours a traffic detour will be in place. We ask that all local traffic, (residents living on Hamilton Ave.) enter from South Street during this time period. The water main replacement and associated work in this area will continue for approximately one month. Construction activity will be seen on Hamilton Ave., between East Patrick St. and East South St. through June 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 East Patrick Street and East South Street. The intended detour routes will be either Franklin Street or Carroll Street.
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.