MD 355 sign
(September 3, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin work next week to remove approximately 7.5 lane-miles of temporary bus-only lanes on MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue). Starting on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, the former temporary bus-only lanes will open to all vehicle traffic. The work follows completion of Metro Rail’s Summer 2026 Red Line Major Construction project in Montgomery County, where the temporary bus-only lanes supported free shuttle service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations. The State Highway Administration thanks our customers for their patience during the temporary shutdown.
Work to remove the bus-only lane and signage will start on Labor Day and continue through September 11. Crews will work overnight to remove lane markings. The work includes striping that will restore the original on-street parking.
For more information about the removal of the temporary bus-only lanes along MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) and about why they were used, visit the project’s website.
The Moore-Miller Administration and the State Highway Administration are Serious About Safety, pursuing a commitment to advance transportation improvements that drive safety goals and save lives. For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel information, roads.maryland.gov.
