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6 days ago
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Spring Street Bridge delayed opening disappoints Montgomery County neighbors
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () – The Spring Street Bridge closed and went under construction last June. The new bridge was scheduled to be finished in January, then that date got moved back to spring and summer. The project is part of construction for the Purple Line, and officials said work won't be finished until next year. Purple Line enters dynamic testing phase in Maryland, launch set for 2027 Neighbors who live in the area say they're just ready for the work to be done. 'I mean, I wasn't surprised because I follow it pretty closely and I have a background in the field,' Webb Smedley said. Ken Morris said he was not surprised either. 'Actually, the way it's been going. Disappointed, but not at all surprised really,' Morris said. Neither Smedley nor Morris were shocked to hear that construction for the new Spring Street Bridge in Silver Spring is being extended through the remainder of the year. Both said they've had to endure a lot with the work that's already been taking place since last June. 'There's a lot of noise and sometimes at night, which I'm not thrilled about,' Morris said. 'It affects how we drive; it affects how we walk. It has a lot of effects on our lives that's for sure,' Smedley said. DC bars allowed to be open 24 hours for WorldPride, FIFA matches Neighbors said one of the biggest problems they've dealt with since the bridge closed is the increased volume of traffic coming through their neighborhood. One neighbor even made a sign to voice their frustration about it. Morris and Smedley said, despite the delays and the issues, they're 100% behind the new bridge being built. 'The Spring Street Bridge had reached the end of its lifespan,' Smedley said. 'It was starting to fall apart, so we're glad to have that infrastructure replaced.' Morris said he knows it's an important project. 'I fully support it. It's just in the short-to-medium term, it's a little difficult, but the pain is probably worth it.' Florida Congressman introduces bill to rename Metro 'WMAGA', 'Trump Train' DC News Now reached out to the Purple Line officials for comment on the extension but did not hear back in time for publication. There's no exact timeframe listed for when the bridge will be complete. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police driver denies causing death of mum-of-three
A police driver who crashed into a mother-of-three's car while chasing a suspected stolen vehicle has appeared in court accused of causing her death by dangerous driving. Mark Burrows, 45, an officer with Greater Manchester Police, was excused from standing in the dock at Chester Crown Court as two charges were put to him. Mr Burrows, from Reddish, Stockport, pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Heather Smedley, 53, by dangerous driving and not guilty to a second charge of causing her death by careless driving. The defendant, who spoke only to confirm his name and enter his pleas, was given unconditional bail until a trial date set for 27 April 2026. Mr Burrows was at the wheel of an unmarked police car pursuing an Audi A3 that was suspected to have been stolen when the police car crashed into a Peugeot 108 driven by Ms Smedley. She died at the scene of the crash, which happened at about 10:00 GMT on 23 December 2022 on Oldham Road and Otmoor Way in Oldham. After her death, Ms Smedley's family paid tribute to "the most kind, gentle, beautiful soul inside and out". A further pre-trial hearing will be held on 15 August. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Police officer charged after mum died in crash Woman dies after being hit by police car HM Courts and Tribunals Service Greater Manchester Police
ITV News
24-04-2025
- ITV News
Police officer appears in court accused of causing death of woman from Stockport
A police driver who crashed into a mother-of-three's car while chasing a suspected stolen vehicle has appeared in court accused of causing her death by dangerous driving. Mark Burrows, 45, an officer with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), was excused from standing in the dock at Chester Crown Court as two charges were put to him. Burrows, from Reddish, Stockport, pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Heather Smedley, 53, by dangerous driving and not guilty to a second charge of causing her death by careless driving. The defendant, who spoke only to confirm his name and enter his pleas, was given unconditional bail until his trial on April 27 2026. Burrows was at the wheel of an unmarked police car pursuing an Audi A3 that was suspected to have been stolen when the police car crashed into a Peugeot 108 driven by Ms Smedley. She died at the scene of the crash, around 10am on December 23 2022 on Oldham Road and Otmoor Way in Oldham. After her death, Ms Smedley's family paid tribute to 'the most kind, gentle, beautiful soul inside and out'. A further pre-trial hearing will be held on August 15 later this year.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police officer charged after mum died in crash
A police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a mum was killed when her vehicle was hit by an unmarked police car. Heather Smedley, 53 died after the police vehicle - which was chasing a suspected stolen car in Royton, Oldham on 23 December 2022 - collided with her Peugeot 108. Police constable Mark Burrows of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been charged after the force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The 45-year-old is set to appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. An IOPC spokesperson said Mr Burrows had been pursuing what was believed to be a stolen Audi at about 10:00 GMT in the unmarked police car. During the chase, the police car collided with a Peugeot 108 being driven by Ms Smedley at the junction of Oldham Road and Otmoor Way. The mother-of-three died at the scene despite the treatment from paramedics and the arrival of an air ambulance. After her death, Mrs Smedley's family paid tribute, in a statement released by GMP, to "the most kind, gentle, beautiful soul inside and out". The IOPC said its investigation, which began following a referral from the force in December 2022, ended in October 2023. It said a file of evidence was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration of any potential criminal offence, and the CPS authorised the charge in February this year. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
10-03-2025
- BBC News
PC charged after mum-of-three's death in Oldham police chase crash
A police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a mum was killed when her vehicle was hit by an unmarked police Smedley, 53 died after the police vehicle - which was chasing a suspected stolen car in Royton, Oldham on 23 December 2022 - collided with her Peugeot constable Mark Burrows of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been charged after the force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).The 45-year-old is set to appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. An IOPC spokesperson said Mr Burrows had been pursuing what was believed to be a stolen Audi at about 10:00 GMT in the unmarked police the chase, the police car collided with a Peugeot 108 being driven by Ms Smedley at the junction of Oldham Road and Otmoor mother-of-three died at the scene despite the treatment from paramedics and the arrival of an air ambulance. After her death, Mrs Smedley's family paid tribute, in a statement released by GMP, to "the most kind, gentle, beautiful soul inside and out".The IOPC said its investigation, which began following a referral from the force in December 2022, ended in October said a file of evidence was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration of any potential criminal offence, and the CPS authorised the charge in February this year. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
