Montgomery Parks to improve lighting on the Capital Crescent Trail 

WHEATON, Md. —On August 21, 2023, Montgomery Parks will begin renovating the lighting in the Capital Crescent Trail, Dalecarlia Tunnel, with six ceiling-mounted lights to make the tunnel brighter, safer, and more reliable for commuters, recreational cyclists, and pedestrians. This work will require the narrowing of the tunnel down to one lane during the construction day so users should expect slowdowns and stoppages during the work period. Equipment will be removed from the tunnel at the end of the day. Signage will be posted during project workdays. Park Police will be present to assist commuters at both ends of the tunnel during work times.  

WHAT: Lighting project on the Capital Crescent Trail 

WHEN: Monday, August 21‒Friday, August 25, 2023, 7:30 a.m.‒ 2 p.m. 

WHERE: Dalecarlia Tunnel (under MacArthur Boulevard) 

WHY: Renovating lighting and wiring to make the tunnel brighter, safer, and more reliable. Users should expect slowdowns and stoppages between 7:30 a.m.‒ 2 p.m. 

About Montgomery Parks         
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. 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.  

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), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.