Traffic shift to begin along MD4 in Upper Marlboro

Nbcwashington · Aug 14, 2026 · 1604 words · By Megan McGrath

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Traffic shift to begin along MD4 in Upper Marlboro Traffic shift to begin along MD4 in Upper Marlboro Crews are beginning a new phase of work that will have an impact on drivers this weekend.

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Traffic shift to begin along MD4 in Upper Marlboro Traffic shift to begin along MD4 in Upper Marlboro Crews are beginning a new phase of work that will have an impact on drivers this weekend.

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Claim 10: “Traffic shift to begin along MD4 in Upper Marlboro”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm a new traffic pattern/shift on MD-4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) at Suitland Parkway in Upper Marlboro.

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web search NEUTRAL — Upper Marlboro, officially the Town of Upper Marlboro, is a town in and the county seat of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
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web search NEUTRAL — If your morning commute includes MD-4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) at Suitland Parkway in Upper Marlboro, you might want to plan to leave a little earlier. The new traffic pattern is a part of a $238 million…
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web search NEUTRAL — 17 along MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) at Suitland Parkway. The new pattern is expected to remain in place for about two years.New traffic pattern on Route 4 in Upper Marlboro. If your morning commute in…
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Claim 11: “Crews are beginning a new phase of work that will have an impact on drivers this weekend.”

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While web search results mention construction crews affecting drivers in other contexts (Omaha, South Platte River), there is no specific evidence corroborating a 'new phase of work' affecting drivers 'this weekend' specifically for the MD4 project mentioned in the context of the article.

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