STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO REPAIR INTERSECTION OF MD 194/MD 550 IN FREDERICK COUNTY

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Temporary Detour and Closure Begin Monday

(November 13, 2015) – On Monday, November 16, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a repair on MD 194 (Woodsboro Pike) at MD 550 (Woodsboro/Creagerstown Road) in Woodsboro, Frederick County.

A small depression at this location could become a huge problem if left untreated and allowed to become a sinkhole. Frederick County is susceptible to sinkholes due to the Limestone Karst topography that is prevalent in this region. An SHA staff member noticed the depression and contacted the Engineering Geology Division to take a look. The Engineering Geology Division representative determined that although a sinkhole is not immediately imminent, SHA will need to stabilize the depression and monitor the intersection over the weekend.

The SHA contractor, Concrete Protection and Restoration of Baltimore, will pump concrete grout into the voids, to stabilize the subsurface. The repairs will be completed by Thanksgiving; weather permitting.

If traveling on southbound MD 194 and attempting to turn right to northbound MD 550:

Traffic will be directed to turn right on to Coppermine Road. They will then be directed to make a right on to Woodsboro Pike. Woodsboro Pike will take the traffic to northbound MD 550.

If traveling on northbound MD 194 and attempting to turn left to northbound MD 550:

Traffic will be directed to turn left on to Coppermine Rd. They will then be directed to make a right on to Woodsboro Pike. Woodsboro Pike will take the traffic to MD 550 northbound.

If traveling on southbound MD 550 and attempting to access MD 194 in either direction:

Traffic will be directed to turn right on to Woodsboro Pike. They will then make a left to proceed to Coppermine Road. Coppermine Road will allow traffic to proceed on MD 194 in either direction.

For the latest real-time travel information, log onto www.md511.org.

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