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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 26, 2006

WEST PATRICK STREET LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 5, 2006

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised The City of Frederick has issued a street closure permit to Allegheny Power for Wednesday, July 5th from approximately 8:00 am to 3:00 pm to allow work on a capacitor bank located on West Patrick Street between McCain Drive and Willowdale Drive. Lane closure may be necessary if crews cannot work from Wendy’s Parking lot. Should that occur, the West Patrick Street lane between McCain Drive and Willowdale Drive will be closed to thru traffic. The alternate date for this work is scheduled for July 6th and 7th.

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