All sidewalks around Ambassador to open on evenings and weekends
Final weeks of pedestrian detours and traffic control
As we enter the final phase of the demolition of the former Ambassador Hotel, we are pleased to announce that the sidewalk segment, which is immediately adjacent to the Ambassador along westbound University Boulevard, will be open full time by the end of February.
In keeping with our traffic control plan, beginning February 3 and during active demolition work, the right-most lane of westbound University Boulevard immediately adjacent to the closed section of the sidewalk will be closed.
Please note that demolition activities will continue at the site throughout March and early April, but will take place only within the demolition site. No additional sidewalk or lane closures are expected beyond the end of February.
In response to requests from Montgomery County Councilmembers to revisit our pedestrian detour plan for these final weeks, we are making a key modification to the plan and adding a measure of safety that will be introduced beginning this weekend:
First, the modification: The sidewalk segment that is currently closed will be opened this weekend while demolition work is paused. Then, through the end of February, the sidewalk will be closed only during weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. On weekends, demolition work will pause, and the sidewalk will be open for use.
Second, the additional safety measure: Flaggers will be positioned at the road closure and key pedestrian access points to help directionally guide and inform pedestrians and motorists alike.
We thank you for your interest in Wheaton Gateway. Our development team is committed to keeping the community informed and maintaining an open dialog through these emails and on our website at WheatonGateway.com. If you have any questions, we invite you to contact us directly.