Noise wavers requested for Lyttonsville Place Bridge demolition, bridge could close Monday

Noisy days and nights are ahead for those in earshot of the Lyttonsville Place Bridge. Purple Line Transit Constructors has requested temporary noise waivers from Montgomery County related to the highly-controversial destruction of this historic bridge.

The first permit covers demolition noise and the installation of pilings at the bridge location. This work will begin in mid-June, and last for up to six months (yikes). Work hours will be 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday, and "if necessary," from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays.

A second permit is related to the forming and construction of retaining walls. This work will commence in early July, and continue through the end of September. The hours of work for this aspect of the project will be Monday-Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, a clear expansion beyond the legal hours for such work.

Purple Line Transit Partners says the bridge could close on, or about, Monday, June 18, 2018.