CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 10, 2006

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TEMPORARY BYPASS PIPING ALONG GRANT PLACE PART OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin the installation of temporary bypass piping along Grant Place, from Bolton Street to Rosemont Avenue, during the week of March 13th. 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 three to four months. Construction activity will be seen on Grant Place, between Bolton Street and Rosemont Avenue, through June 2006.

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 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2. Temporary traffic detours will be installed on a daily basis, as needed, from 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. During these temporary detours, only local traffic and deliveries will be permitted on the street being worked on.
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.

We apologize for any inconvenience this street work may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!