Water Main Break Closes York Road at Ashland Road in Both Directions

(June 17, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has closed MD 45 (York Road) at Ashland Road for emergency utility repairs. Currently, all lanes are closed in both directions. Motorists can avoid the closure by taking I-83 through the affected area. 

 

Along southbound York Road, drivers are detoured to turn right on Shawan Road, turn left on McCormick Road, turn left on Wight Avenue and then to turn right to return to southbound York Road. Along northbound York Road, drivers are directed to turn left onto Wight Avenue, turn right onto McCormick Road, turn right onto Shawan Road and then turn left to return to northbound York Road.

During the closure, drivers should anticipate delays and allow for extra travel time.  Please stay alert and drive carefully when approaching the work area and detour. For additional traffic updates, please visit md511.maryland.gov.