The new version of the historic Talbot Avenue Bridge in Silver Spring was reopened for pedestrians and vehicles on May 24 after it was closed for six years due to construction-related issues making way for the future Purple Line. The new bridge revives the connection of the Silver Spring communities of Lyttonsville and North Woodside.
The newly designed and constructed bridge is a milestone for Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Purple Line project. Among those attending dedication ceremonies were Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, officials from Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and community members.
Patricia Tyson, a lifelong resident of Lyttonsville and a community leader, made the first ceremonial drive across Talbot Avenue Bridge, complete with the breaking of a purple ribbon.
The Purple Line will be a 16-mile, 21-station light rail line from New Carrollton in Prince George’s County to Bethesda in Montgomery County. The Purple Line will directly connect to the Metrorail's Red, Green and Orange Lines at Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park and New Carrollton. It also will connect to MARC, Amtrak and local bus services.
To learn more about the Purple Line, visit purplelinemd.com.