Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Projects Updates – September 8, 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:

Facilities Master Plan

• Draft Review Meeting: Please join us on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual public meeting to review the draft Facilities Master Plan and items specific to the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Please register here.
• Final Plan Meeting: Please join us on Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual meeting focused on the final draft of the Facilities Master Plan for the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. Please register here.

Leggett Building—Construction

• Trailer Removal: The removal of the 2-story construction trailer inside the site near the Takoma Avenue fence line is nearing completion.
• New York Ave. Work: Phase 1 of the work to replace the internal campus roadway leading from New York Avenue is progressing. Traffic control measures will be utilized on New York Avenue as necessary to minimize disruption. 
• Fenton Street Work: The creation of the new entrance to the building from Fenton Street will continue in the near future. When necessary, one lane will be closed on Fenton Street in front of the work area. Traffic control measures will be implemented to direct traffic.  
  
• 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

• Main Entrance: Excavation for the new entryway to the Library/Resource Center is advancing. Noise is minimal but consistent as this work progresses.
• Exterior Work: The installation of exterior framework for the new façade continues to advance.
• Interior Work: Additional work on the interior of the building continues.

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