This project provides for the design, land acquisition, utility relocations, and construction of roadway improvements along Goshen Road from south of Girard Street to 1,000 feet North of Warfield Road, a distance of approximately 3.5 miles. The improvements will widen Goshen Road from the existing two-lane open section to a four-lane divided, closed section roadway using 12-foot inside lanes, 11-foot outside lanes, 18-foot median, and five-foot on-road bike lanes. A five-foot concrete sidewalk and an eight-foot bituminous shared use path along the east and west side of the road, respectively, are also proposed along with storm drain improvements, street lighting and landscaping. The project also entails construction of approximately 6,000 linear feet of retaining wall.

The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Goshen Road for the year 2025 is forecasted to be about 26,000.

Conduct further planning in FY20. Design, land acquisition, and construction programmed beyond the six years.

Cost increase due to updated, final design construction cost, higher utility relocation costs, and design costs for anticipated re-application for certain permits that will expire.

This project is needed to reduce existing and future congestion and improve pedestrian and vehicular safety. Based on projected traffic volumes (year 2025), all intersections along Goshen Road will operate at an unacceptable level-of-service if the road remains in its current condition. The proposed project will provide congestion relief and create improved roadway network efficiency, provide for alternate modes of transportation, and will significantly improve pedestrian safety by constructing a sidewalk and a hiker/biker path. The Gaithersburg Vicinity Master Plan (January 1985; Amended May 1988; Amended July 1990) identifies Goshen Road as a major highway slated for improvement to 4-6 lanes.

Intergovernmental revenue is from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) for its agreed share of water and sewer relocation costs. Funding switch in FY18 for $468,000 between GO Bonds and Impact Tax.

A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Utility Companies, Department of Permitting Services, City of Gaithersburg, Facility Planning: Transportation (CIP #509337); Special Capital Projects Legislation will be proposed by the County Executive.