CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 3, 2006

WATER MAIN INSTALLATION TO CONTINUE ON OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE

Frederick, MD --- Please be advised Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will continue installation of the new 12” water main along Opossumtown Pike and progress north toward the intersection of Poole Jones Road from Monday, November 6, 2006 through Friday, November 10, 2006. Additionally, work will begin on Hayward Road starting at Opossumtown Pike and progress east.

A lane closure will be in place, as necessary, between Poole Jones Road and the main entrance to Frederick Community College for all southbound traffic on Opossumtown Pike. Additionally, lane closures will be in place, as necessary, between Opossumtown Pike and Morning Dew Lane for all eastbound traffic on Hayward Road. The water main installation will continue on Opossumtown Pike and Hayward Road for approximately 7 months. Construction activity will be seen on Jefferson Street, between Prospect Blvd. and West Patrick St. through May 2007.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause in you travels and thank you for your cooperation.

IMPACT TO AREA:

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.