MD DOT- SHA transit project to intermittently disrupts park access and use.
The Maryland Transit Administration – State Highway Administration’s Purple Transit Construction Project is still in progress. The project will impact several parks and trails. Please continue to visit the Purple Line Transit Construction Project for updates.
- Long Branch Local Park, Stream Valley Area Trail and creek realignment is underway at the Piney Branch intersection. Work will continue to relocate a portion of the trail south of Piney Branch Road. The trail will remain open while temporary access is built. Park patrons should expect disruptions as they transition to the realigned trail.
- Residents should also expect periodic lane closures on the south (eastbound) side of Piney Branch this summer, which will turn into a long-term lane closure.
- Trail Less TraveledVisit Montgomery Trails web page to explore other trails in your community.
- Parks continues to close sections of parkways throughout Montgomery County to vehicular traffic. Closures start Friday at 9 AM through Sunday at 6 PM, until further notice.