*Updated from Sept. 11 release, to reflect the new completion date of Wednesday, Oct. 14, from Oct. 11 previously.
Residents should be aware that the closure of Redland Road for bridge replacement over Mill Creek has been extended due to construction delays. The road will now remain closed until Wednesday, Oct. 14.
This closure will affect Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Ride On Bus Routes 53 and 57, with specific detours in place.
For Bus Route 53 heading to Glenmont: Buses will divert from the Metro Access Road to Shady Grove East, then take a right on Shady Grove Road, followed by a right on Muncaster Mill Road, returning to the original route thereafter.
The following stops will be bypassed:
- REDLAND RD & CRABBS BRANCH WAY (Stop ID – 17192)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID – 25194)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID – 25196)
- REDLAND RD & BAEDERWOOD LN (Stop ID – 25198)
- REDLAND RD & GRANDE VISTA DR (Stop ID – 25200)
- REDLAND RD & BRIARDALE RD (Stop ID – 25202)
- REDLAND RD & FOUNDERS MILL RD (Stop ID – 25204)
- REDLAND RD & GARRETT RD (Stop ID – 25206)
- REDLAND RD & ROSLYN AVE (Stop ID – 25208)
- REDLAND RD & MILL RUN DR (Stop ID – 25210)
For Bus Route 53 to Shady Grove East: The route will continue from Muncaster Mill Road and Redland Road, proceed on Muncaster Mill Road, then turn left onto Shady Grove Road, and left onto the Metro Access Road into Shady Grove East.
The following stops will also be bypassed:
- REDLAND RD & MILL RUN DR (Stop ID – 25212)
- REDLAND RD & MILL RUN DR (Stop ID – 25214)
- REDLAND RD & VEGA CT (Stop ID – 17238)
- REDLAND RD & GARRETT RD (Stop ID – 25216)
- REDLAND RD & FOUNDERS MILL RD (Stop ID – 25218)
- REDLAND RD & BRIARDALE RD (Stop ID – 25220)
- REDLAND RD & BAEDERWOOD LN (Stop ID – 25224)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID – 25226)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID – 25228)
- REDLAND RD & CRABBS BRANCH WAY (Stop ID – 25230)
For Bus Route 57 to Lakeforest: Buses will divert from Redland Road and Crabbs Branch Way, turning left onto Crabbs Branch Way, right on Shady Grove Road, and left on Muncaster Mill Road to return to the original route.
The following stops will be bypassed:
- REDLAND RD & CRABBS BRANCH WAY (Stop ID – 25192)
- REDLAND RD & CRABBS BRANCH WAY (Stop ID – 17192)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID – 25194)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID -25196)
- REDLAND RD & BAEDERWOOD LN (Stop ID – 25198)
- REDLAND RD & GRANDE VISTA DR (Stop ID – 25200)
- REDLAND RD & BRIARDALE RD (Stop ID – 25202)
- REDLAND RD & FOUNDERS MILL RD (Stop ID – 25204)
- REDLAND RD & GARRETT RD (Stop ID – 25206)
- REDLAND RD & ROSLYN AVE (Stop ID – 25208)
- REDLAND RD & MILL RUN DR (Stop ID – 25210)
- MUNCASTER MILL RD & MUNCASTER RD (Stop ID – 24408)
- MUNCASTER MILL RD & MILLCREST DR (Stop ID – 24410)
For Bus Route 57 to Shady Grove West: Buses will follow a route from Muncaster Mill Road and Shady Grove Road, turning right on Shady Grove Road, left on Crabbs Branch Way, and right onto Redland Road to continue on their route.
The following stops will be bypassed:
- MUNCASTER MILL RD & MILLCREST DR (Stop ID – 24404)
- REDLAND RD & MILL RUN DR (Stop ID – 25212)
- REDLAND RD & MILL RUN DR (Stop ID – 25214)
- REDLAND RD & VEGA CT (Stop ID – 17238)
- REDLAND RD & GARRETT RD (Stop ID – 25216)
- REDLAND RD & FOUNDERS MILL RD (Stop ID – 25218)
- REDLAND RD & BRIARDALE RD (Stop ID – 25220)
- REDLAND RD & BAEDERWOOD LN (Stop ID – 25224)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID – 25226)
- REDLAND RD & NEEDWOOD RD (Stop ID -25228)
Additionally, Montgomery County has introduced a zero-fare policy for all Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex, and Flash bus services.
For further details on Ride On routes and services, residents can visit RideOnBus.com or download the free Ride On Trip Planner app.
To stay updated on bus service information, riders can follow @RideOnMCT on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Additional information can also be found at rideonbus.com, through email alerts, or by texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON at 62463 for text alerts. Standard message and data rates may apply.
For more information on MCDOT programs and services, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, and follow @MCDOTNow on X, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.
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