Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Projects Updates – November 24, 2023

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for your interest in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus construction projects. We strive to keep our neighbors informed about significant construction events with this weekly email notification.

This notice provides information on the construction of the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Building the campus library renovation in the Resource Center, and the Facilities Master Plan work for Montgomery College.

Upcoming activities are listed below:

Leggett Building—Construction

• Takoma Avenue Work:Asphalt paving to connect the parking lot entrance to Takoma Avenue is progressing inside the fence line. Asphalt trucks are accessing the parking lot via Takoma Avenue in order to apply the top coat to the lot. Traffic control measures are being utilized as needed.
• Landscaping: Final grading to prepare for the installation of landscape materials is continuing. Large trees and smaller plants are currently being placed into the site. 
• Deliveries: As previously updated, materials are being delivered on-site for use within the structure. All trucks are required to follow designated routes to and from the site and must enter and exit on Fenton Street from Philadelphia.

Library/Resource Center—Renovation

• Water Line: Starting Monday, November 27, a vacuum truck will be used for the creation of the new water line. This work is expected to last two weeks, and no disruption to neighborhood water service is expected. Some noise is expected for the duration of this work but will be in line with noise ordinances. 

  One lane of New York Avenue will be closed while this work is occurring and flaggers will be in place to help mitigate traffic disruption. The sidewalk will be closed for the duration of this work and flaggers will help assist pedestrians to safely cross the work zone.

• Main Entrance: Excavation for the creation of the new entrance to the Library/Resource Center is progressing. A vacuum truck is present on site to assist with this work, which is used to avoid any damage to the building footings and tree roots around the work area. Some noise is expected for the duration of this work but will be in line with noise ordinances. This work is expected to last a week.
  

Facilities Master Plan

• Next Steps: The proposed content of the Facilities Master Plan was presented to the Board of Trustees for review on November 13. A link to view the presentation is available on our website. he Board is currently scheduled to review the final draft FMP plan during its December 11 meeting. If the plan is approved by the Board, it will then be submitted to the state. Please visit the FMP website for additional information. We will continue to update you as this process moves forward.

Please visit our website for additional information on all three TP/SS construction projects. As always, you may contact us with questions at community@montgomerycollege.edu or call the project hotline at 800-879-9879.

Thank you,
The Montgomery College Team