Lane and sidewalk closures imminent at Ambassador Hotel demolition site

Throughout the summer, preparations were made ahead of the demolition of the Ambassador Hotel. In September, interior abatement and demolition began. Now, asbestos testing is complete, and the exterior demolition is anticipated to commence in the coming days. The entire demolition process will occur over the next 4 to 5 months, lasting through spring 2020.

As part of this process, some lane and sidewalk closures will be necessary. Beginning on the morning of Monday, November 18, 2019, lane and sidewalk closures go into effect and will remain closed for the remainder of the demolition, which is currently anticipated through March 2020. You may view the traffic control plan, pedestrian detour plan, and MDOT-SHA permit, which are also published to our website here. Our team has worked closely with the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services to ensure these closures are as unobtrusive as possible.

For vehicular traffic, only westbound lanes along University Boulevard (MD-193) will be affected, with the right-hand lane closed immediately adjacent to the demolition site. For pedestrian traffic, only the sidewalk along the north side of University Boulevard (MD-193) will be affected, with pedestrian traffic being detoured to the south side of the street. The bus stop along University Blvd West has been moved and will not return until the demolition is complete.

We thank you for your interest in Wheaton Gateway. Our development team is committed to keeping the community informed and maintaining an open dialog, and we will keep you informed through these emails and on our website. If you have any questions, we invite you to contact us directly.