Politicians Call for More Changes to Already-Reduced Beltway Widening Plans
Politicians Call for More Changes to Already-Reduced Beltway Widening Plans While several local and state officials praised the state’s decision to not widen the Beltway at the 270-495 spur through Chevy Chase and Silver Spring, they also called for more changes to the state’s latest proposal to reduce traffic congestion along the Beltway. County Executive Marc Elrich applauded the decision not to widen 495 east of Old Georgetown Road, noting it officially ends fears by the residents and businesses that could have been displaced or negatively impacted by the project. Under the most recent...
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