This project provides for the emergency stabilization for approximately 400 feet of Davis Mill Road. The existing Davis Mill Road is located on the south side of Wildcat Branch. To stabilize the 400 feet of Davis Mill Road which has been damaged by storm erosion, a retaining wall will be constructed along the north edge of the roadway with riprap installation, stream stabilization, and 500 feet pavement resurfacing of Davis Mill Road. Davis Mill Road from its east intersection with Wildcat Road to its west intersection with Wildcat Road will be closed to traffic during construction.

The design of the project is expected to finish in January 2020. Construction is scheduled to start in February 2020 and will be completed in April 2020.

Wildcat Branch along the north of Davis Mill Road is continuously eroding the roadway embankment and undermining the roadway pavement during each major rain event. The undermining is progressing under the pavement causing pavement failure along the edge of the road. The Department is concerned that a significant part of the roadway pavement could slide into the stream during the next major storm event.

The Davis Mill Road is classified as a rustic road in the 1996 Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan.

FY2020 supplemental of $2,340,000 in G.O. Bonds for Davis Mill Road Emergency Stabilization. FY23 transfer of $7,000 in unused funds to Dennis Ave Bridge (P501701).

Montgomery County Department Permitting Services, Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.