WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will temporarily close Sligo Creek Parkway, between Piney Branch Road and Wayne Avenue, beginning on or about September 22, 2025, for approximately two months. The closure will allow for the construction of the future Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Purple Line light rail project.
During this time, the Purple Line Transit Partners will lay light rail tracks and reconfigure the intersection with the parkway, while Montgomery Parks incorporates other roadway improvements, including culvert replacements, traffic calming, signage, and guardrail repairs.
During the construction, signs will detour vehicular traffic and pedestrians around the work zones. Full construction updates are available at this link.
The Sligo Creek Trail will remain open during construction; please use caution and follow detour signage through the work areas. Visit Montgomery Parks’ website for updates on timing.
About the Purple Line
The Purple Line is a 16-mile light rail system that will provide direct travel from New Carrollton to Bethesda, Maryland. Twenty-one stations in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties will offer direct connections to Metrorail, AMTRAK, MARC commuter rail and bus networks. It is expected to be completed by 2027.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 414 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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