CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 02, 2006

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WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT MOVES TO MILITARY ROAD AND GRANT PLACE

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin the installation of temporary bypass piping along Grant Place and Military Road next week, March 6 - 10. The bypass piping will provide water service to the properties within the affected 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; and Military Road, between Meade Avenue and 7th Street, through June 2006.

Please note the impact to the affected 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 work may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!