The companies building the Purple Line have stopped construction as they proceed with plans to quit the light-rail project amid disputes with the state about cost overruns, Maryland officials said Tuesday.
The remaining workers are securing 16 miles of construction sites — partly built bridges, a tunnel and miles of ripped up roads — through Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, state transit officials told the Prince George’s County Council.
State officials did not say when the companies are expected to walk off the job, except that the packing-up process will continue into next week.
Carla Julian, spokeswoman for the construction contractor, Purple Line Transit Constructors, said the joint venture plans to release a departure schedule in the next couple of weeks.
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