Road closures for Takoma Park Monster Bash event October 31

The City of Takoma Park’s annual Monster Bash Parade and Street Party is happening on Saturday, October 31, 2026. To help ensure a fun and safe event for all participants and visitors, the Takoma Park Police Department has announced several temporary road closures throughout the afternoon. If you plan to travel through the area on Halloween, please take note of the schedule and detours below.

🎃 Parade Road Closures

Time: 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The parade is expected to last about an hour. To accommodate the procession, the following streets will be closed starting at 12:45 p.m.:

Piney Branch Road: Closed between Ray Road and Philadelphia Avenue.

Philadelphia Avenue: Closed between Piney Branch Road and Maple Avenue.

Note: Both Piney Branch Road and Philadelphia Avenue are expected to fully reopen to traffic by 2:00 p.m. once the parade concludes.

👻 Street Party Road Closure

Time: Immediately Following the Parade – 6:00 p.m.

Once the parade wraps up, the celebration moves to Maple Avenue for the official Monster Bash Street Party.

Maple Avenue: Closed between Philadelphia Avenue and Lee Avenue.

This closure will remain in place until approximately 6:00 p.m. While Maple Avenue is closed, Piney Branch Road and Philadelphia Avenue will remain open to regular traffic.

🚗 Tips for Drivers

Expect Disruptions: Allow extra travel time if you are passing through Takoma Park on Saturday afternoon.

Follow Signs & Police Guidance: Keep an eye out for posted detour signs and follow any directions given by officers on duty.

Stay Alert: Watch for increased pedestrian traffic during both events.

Fatal collision in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are on the scene of a fatal collision in the Colesville area of Silver Spring this morning. The accident occurred on Randolph Road at Locksley Lane, and a 4th District police officer came upon the aftermath while on patrol at 7:08 AM. An adult female has been declared deceased at the scene. Police say the collision was between a single vehicle and a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle has remained at the scene, and is cooperating with police.

Randolph is currently closed between Hammonton Place and Sherwood Forest Drive. The police Collision Reconstruction Unit is en route to the scene. Avoid that section of Randolph this morning.

Piney Branch Rd. segment to close nightly in April for Purple Line construction

Affected portion of Piney Branch Road shown in red

A segment of Piney Branch Road in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring will need to be closed overnight for about a week next month, the Maryland Department of Transportation announced this morning. The portion between Flower Avenue and University Boulevard will be closed to traffic between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM beginning on or about Saturday, April 18, 2026. Purple Line crews will use that time to install the overhead catenary for the Purple Line light rail above the roadway. 

Local access to Barron Street, Garland Avenue, Arliss Street and Greenwood Avenue will be maintained during the closures, MDOT said, as will pedestrian access through the work zone. Remember that severe weather can alter scheduled construction and road closures.

Purple Line-related Fenton Street closures in downtown Silver Spring (Photos)

Purple Line construction has created a traffic and business owner nightmare on Fenton Street in the vicinity of Downtown Silver Spring and Ellsworth Place mall. Vehicular access is entirely cut off or severely limited between Roeder Road and Bonifant Street. There is an unexplained, massive pile of gravel in the intersection of Fenton and Wayne Avenue. The temporary closure of that intersection has been extended to about September 5, 2025, due to "unforeseen utility conflicts." 

Temporary closure of Bonifant St.-Ramsey Ave. intersection in Silver Spring set for July 10, 2025

Commuters and residents in downtown Silver Spring should prepare for a temporary full closure of the intersection of Ramsey Avenue and Bonifant Street, effective on or about July 10, 2025, through September 10, 2025. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced on Tuesday that this closure is required so that crews can install new tracks, reconstruct sidewalks, and complete essential utility crossings for the Purple Line light rail project.

The closure will necessitate adjustments for those accessing the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center and surrounding businesses. However, the MTA emphasizes that significant efforts have been made to maintain accessibility for key transit services and local establishments.

Impact and Alternative Access:

Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center (Level 3) Access: The Kiss and Ride and taxi stands on Level 3 of the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center will remain open and accessible. All traffic intending to use these services should plan to access them via Ripley Street.

Bonifant-Dixon Garage: Access to the Bonifant-Dixon Garage from Dixon Street will remain open for the convenience of local businesses.

Pedestrian Access: The MTA assures the public that pedestrian access to the transit center, the MARC platform, and all local businesses in the vicinity will be maintained throughout the closure. Pedestrians are advised to follow posted signage and directions from on-site personnel for safe navigation.

Commuters are encouraged to plan their routes in advance and allow for extra travel time during this two-month period. The MTA advises all individuals in the area to pay close attention to posted signage and instructions from on-site personnel, who will be present to guide traffic and pedestrians safely through the work zone.

Fidler Lane closed at Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring

Fidler Lane is closed at Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. It appears some work is being done around the historic Verizon/C&P Telephone building at 8670 Georgia Avenue. The building was the focus of a major downtown power outage early last month. Part of Fidler is fenced off. Follow the detour signs.

Temporary closure of NB Dale Dr. at Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring starting April 8

A temporary closure of northbound Dale Drive at Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring will begin on or about Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The closure is anticipated to continue through April 11. It is necessary to allow utility work related to the Purple Line to be completed. Watch for directional signage in the area during the closure.

New Purple Line road closure ahead in downtown Silver Spring

Part of Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring will be closed overnight beginning on or about October 1, 2024. The road will close between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM nightly for approximately one month. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the closures.

The road closure is related to the Purple Line light rail project. Crews will be replacing sewer lines under Bonifant Street. Pedestrians and drivers should watch for signage in the area beginning October 1. 

Segment of Sligo Creek Parkway to temporarily close on September 16

A portion of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring will temporarily close for about two months, beginning on or about September 16, 2024. The segment of the parkway in question is between Wayne Avenue and Schuyler Road. During the closure, Wayne Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction in this vicinity. The road closure is related to Purple Line track placement, and road reconstruction. Consult the map above for detour and traffic pattern information. Drivers are asked to follow detour signage in the area during the closure.

Willow Avenue temporary street closure scheduled for August 28 in Takoma Park

Willow Avenue will temporarily close in the 7300 block on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 for the removal of a dead tree. The work will be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM if all goes well, and the weather cooperates. A crane will be brought in to assist, and no-parking signs will be posted in advance along the affected area of the street. Adirondack Tree Experts will be the contractor.

Spring Street bridge to close June 1 in Silver Spring

The Spring Street bridge over the railroad tracks, located between 16th Street and 2nd Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, will close through the end of the year starting on or about June 1, 2024. A new bridge is being constructed. Follow the posted signage, and use the detour outlined on the map above. 

Utility work causes road closures in Wheaton (Photos + Video)

Westbound University Boulevard was closed at Grandview Avenue in Wheaton early this evening for emergency utility work. Utility crews were working to restore power after Saturday afternoon's storm. It looks like an out-of-state crew was helping out Pepco. A similiar scene is taking place on Bushey Drive at Randolph Road in the Wheaton-Glenmont area. Bushey is closed at Randolph.

Bushey Drive at Randolph Road

Street closure for tree removal in Takoma Park on September 23

Tree work will close the 1000 block of Hopewell Avenue in Takoma Park on September 23, 2022. The tree removal, to be performed by Mulheron Tree Experts, is expected to take most of the day. No parking and detour signs will be posted by the company, Takoma Park police say. Hopewell Avenue is between Larch and Kentland Avenues, near East-West Highway.

Tree removal to impact traffic on part of Cedar Avenue Wednesday in Takoma Park

A tree removal in the 7200 block of Cedar Avenue in Takoma Park tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 will impact traffic for an extended period of the day. Because a crane is being brought in for the work, expect temporary and extended lane and road closures. The tree contractor will have signage and flagmen on duty to assist drivers, but it's probably smartest to simply detour around the mess, as it's not the widest street to begin with.

Sligo Creek Parkway closure today

Part of Sligo Creek Parkway will be closed to traffic today until 3:00 PM, as a Pepco contracter removes a dead tree. The closure will be in the vicinity of 803 Sligo Creek Parkway. Takoma Park police say there's a possibility the crew could be finished before 3:00.

Ramsey Avenue street closure ahead next week in Silver Spring

All road and utility work announcements must be taken with a grain of salt at the moment, given the recent snow storm and two others incoming over the next week. But for now, the Maryland Transit Administration is advising that a segment of Ramsey Avenue between Bonifant Street and the Silver Spring Transit Center will temporarily close to vehicular traffic starting "on or about January 10, 2022." The segment will remain closed through the end of January, although pedestrians will continue to have access during this time.

Utility locations related to the Purple Line will take place on this segment between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM during this closure. But don't be surprised if the dates move, especially if we get any more significant snowfall or icy conditions that interfere with the project.

Philadelphia Avenue road closure/detour September 29 in Takoma Park

The Maryland State Highway Administration will close part of Philadelphia Avenue for about 8 hours on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 to remove a large tree. A detour will be set up so that the crane needed can operate in the 300 block of Philadelphia. The detour will use Chestnut Avenue, Grant Avenue and Piney Branch Road. Refer to the above map, which was provided by the Takoma Park police department.

Wheaton redevelopment update - Wheaton Triangle/Lot 13 (Photos)

We often hear about green roofs on buildings these days, but what it takes to construct one is a topic less often considered. Wheaton will get a chance to see this weekend, as the raw materials for the green roof atop the future Montgomery County government office building at Lot 13 will be hoisted from street level by a large crane on Grandview Avenue. For safety and practical reasons, that will require Grandview to close to traffic twice this upcoming weekend.

Grandview will close from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, and again on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Soil, sand and topsoil will be among the materials lifted up for the green roof. Montgomery County officials report that construction of the building is 91% complete, and construction of the associated town square is 80% complete. The project is on-course for a May 31, 2020 delivery, not that far off at this point.

Merrimac Drive to close at University Boulevard for Purple Line construction

Merrimac Drive will be closed off at University Boulevard for Purple Line-related construction work later this month, according to Purple Line Transit Partners. The closure is currently scheduled to begin on or about January 24, 2019, and last for about three weeks. A detour, shown in the above map provided by PLTP, will be in place to allow access to Merrimac via New Hampshire Avenue.