Washington Gas to replace gas lines, valves in East County, Takoma Park

Washington Gas is replacing several gas valves in eastern Montgomery County, and a gas line along New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park. Some of the work will have to be performed at night to avoid traffic impacts, as well as to comply with federal safety regulations. Washington Gas and contractor NPL have requested temporary noise waivers from Montgomery County for this purpose.

Gas valves will be replaced at the intersection of Sherwood Forest Drive and Randolph Road near Colesville, on New Hampshire Avenue between Tanley Road and Jackson Road in White Oak, and on New Hampshire Avenue between Oaklawn Drive and Powder Mill Road in Hillandale. The valve replacements will be made over several continuous three-day periods starting on July 24, 2018, and are expected to be complete by October(!).

The gas line being replaced is along New Hampshire Avenue between Linden Avenue and Auburn Avenue, and between Kingwood Drive and Erskine Street in Takoma Park. Work is scheduled to be performed between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM, and is expected to be completed by October as well.