​Expect Weekday, Overnight Lane Closures for Traffic Barrier Replacements 

(March 17, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin two new projects to improve safety on US 1 (Belair Road) north of Kingsville, Baltimore County, and on US 1 (Hickory Bypass) north of Bel Air, Harford County.   

Beginning as soon as Monday, March 23, crews will replace guardrails where needed along the shoulders of US 1 (Belair Road) from Open Bible Way to the Harford County Line/Little Gunpowder Falls. Contractor crews will work along this one-mile segment of US 1 on weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Weather permitting, the project will be complete in early April.    

Traffic Alert: US 1 road improvements in Baltimore and Harford Counties

Beginning on or after Wednesday, April 1, crews will replace all guardrail along the median and shoulders of US 1 Hickory Bypass. Contractor crews will work along this 1.3-mile segment with lane closures on either northbound or southbound US 1 Hickory Bypass 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays and overnights 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Sunday – Thursday.  This project will be completed early summer 2027, weather permitting.   

The State Highway Administrator’s contractor for both projects is L. S. Lee, Inc. of York, PA.  Contractor crews will use temporary traffic signs and cones to guide motorists through the work zone.    

The State Highway Administration is Serious About Safety​. Pedestrians and motorists are urged *to remain alert and avoid distractions when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should obey all posted speed limits. Motorists can dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside assistance.