Here’s an update from the University of Maryland on our previous post on the bridge closures (see below):

The North Gate Bridge will be closed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – August 3, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. As before when work is not being done the bridge will be open. Signage will be posted to alert pedestrians to the temporary bridge closure and point the detour toward the alternate bridge to use. 

Work on the University View Bridge has been completed.

ORIGINAL POST:

The University of Maryland, College Park will be performing maintenance on the walking boards for the North Gate Bridge and the University View Bridge starting on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 6:00 a.m., through Friday, August 9, 2024, 3:00 p.m. , weather permitting. One of the two bridges will be open as an alternative detour route due to maintenance activities. Both bridges will be opened if no work is being done after hours. Signage will be posted to alert pedestrians to the temporary bridge closure and point the detour toward the alternate bridge to use. 

We have requested additional communication on which bridge will be closed on a particular day and will share what we learn here.

Here is a diagram of the bridges:

If, due to a permanent or temporary disability, this construction outage presents a barrier to you, you are encouraged to contact UMD’s Facilities Management’s Customer Response Center at: 301.405.2222 or via email at fmcrc.umd.edu.