The Frederick Police Department would like to inform citizens of possible traffic congestion on Saturday, January 12, 2013 due to the expected large funeral procession for Lord Dunmore Nickens.
CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 10, 2013
Lord Dunmore Nickens Funeral Service – Possible Traffic Delays
Frederick, MD -- The Frederick Police Department would like to inform citizens of possible traffic congestion on Saturday, January 12, 2013 due to the expected large funeral procession for Lord Dunmore Nickens.
The Frederick Police Department, along with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and Maryland State Highway Administration, will be directing traffic and escorting the funeral procession. The funeral procession is expected to begin around 2:30 pm and will take the following route:
• International Community Church, 123 Byte Drive to Hayward Rd.
• Hayward Road to Opposumtown Pike
• Opposumtown Pike/Motter Avenue to Lord Nickens Street
• Wrong way on Lord Nickens Street to North Market Street
• North Market Street to West 13th Street
• West 13th Street to Motter Avenue
• Motter Avenue to Rt. #15 North on ramp
• Rt. #15 North to Resthaven Memorial Gardens
We are asking that motorists to be aware of this event and use alternate routes if possible.
For more information, contact the Frederick Police Department, Acting/Lt. Bruce DeGrange at 301-600-2118.
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